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Jackson Puts Collins on Defensive in US Senate Debates

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Debate Schedule for Maine Senate & Congressional Races

13 Oct, 2026

U.S. Senate Debates Oct. 13 at 7pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) on WABI/WAGM - streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@wabi-tv5 Oct. 15 at 8pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) hosted by NEWS Center Maine, Portland Press Herald & Maine Public with live audience at Gracie

For the People Rally w/ Troy Jackson & Dropkick Murphys — Fri. Oct. 16 in Biddeford

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Maine Legislative Leaders Approve Some Labor Bills to Be Considered in the 2026 Legislative Session; Hospital Closure Bill Being Appealed

The second regular session of the Maine Legislature is shorter and only a limited number of new bills are accepted for consideration. Legislative leaders in Augusta recently voted to allow three labor bills to be considered in the 2026 regular session.

10, Nov, 2025

Register Now for APRI-Maine’s Annual Dinner

The Maine chapter of the A.

07, Nov, 2025

Labor Leadership Certificate Course: "Understanding Workplace Rights"

The Scontras Labor Center will be launching its first Labor Leadership Certificate course in 2026!

07, Nov, 2025

Twin Rivers Paper Workers (USW) Show Up in Solidarity for Northern Maine Med Nurses

PHOTO: USW members Dave Hebert, Gary Michaud and Corey Pelletier with NMMC nurses (MSNA/NNU)

07, Nov, 2025

Absentee Voting Protected, Labor-Endorsed Candidates Win in Bangor & Hallowell

It a was great night for democracy Tuesday as voters soundly defeated the Question 1 voter suppression referendum and elected labor-endorsed slates in Bangor and Hallowell. Statewide, voters crushed Question 1 in a landslide 60-40 split.

07, Nov, 2025

Penny Hill (AFSCME 1814) Becomes First Mental Health Worker to Retire Under New Special Retirement Plan

Penny Hill and Sally Nichols AFSME 1814 at the State House in Augusta.

07, Nov, 2025