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Alt Acadia National Park
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A volunteer effort to support Acadia and the National Park System. We are not park employees, only supporters who care a whole awful lot.
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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · Mar 1
Can't let Yosemite and Joshua Tree stand alone in their distress signals! Solidarity from the right coast.
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There are always ways to fight fascism and to create the world we want to see, if we're creative in our thinking. Mutual aid and community are resistance. When our neighbors fear being kidnapped, even laundry can be resistance.
jonathanstegall.bsky.social Jonathan Stegall @jonathanstegall.bsky.social · 4h
I hadn’t realized until recently that we have The Peoples Laundry Mpls! thepeopleslaundrympls.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Animal urines have been used by Maine trappers for centuries because of their pungent, lingering odor. Some animal urines are also great for pest control, and it can be purchased by the gallon or in squeeze bottles. Isn't that interesting?
#MaineTradition #NoReason

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January 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Snow 1-3", then rain-snow, high 37º
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MAINE RESISTANCE
SAT, JAN 17, 2026
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REPORT ICE: 207-544-9989
PEACEFULLY Observe & Document
#Organize #Resist #Oppose
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved

pg8/8 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
Pg 8/8 - Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com ============================================================================== JAN 17, Sat 6-7:00PM EST – Portland Aura, 121 Center St, Portland, Maine PORTLAND WHARF RECOVERY BENEFIT CONCERT Concert to benefit those impacted by the Custom House Wharf Fire. Collaborative multi-artist lineup led by Don Cambell Band with special guest Jonathan Edwards. All proceeds go to Maine Coast Fishermen's Association – funds will benefit fishermen & fishing businesses impacted by the fire. Doors 5pm, Music 6pm, 18+, First Responders free (with ID). FMI/Tickets: auramaine.com/event/011726/ PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved ================================================ MAINE ICE Watch Hotline: 207-544-9989 This number is to report ICE presence & activity ONLY. Please don't jam up the lines. ================================================ PineTreeActivism.org Bluesky: @pinetreeactivism.org Email: ptactivism@gmail.com Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or focus may not be reflected.
January 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Mainers, it's absolutely essential to video ICE. These have provided evidence in cases that led to judges restricting ICE in Chicago and, more recently, Minnesota. In the decision released yesterday, a MN judge ruled that ICE violated people's First and Fourth amendment rights. #mepolitics
January 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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New: We built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.

readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...
The Companies Behind ICE
Sludge built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
readsludge.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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activatemaine.bsky.social
Damariscotta/Newcastle Bridge, Maine
PEOPLE ARE MAD. LETS SHOW THEM 1 thing THEY CAN DO. More than ever we need to show our immigrant neighbors support. Refrain from heckling those who taunt.
Visibility is important.
Saturday 12-1
Damariscotta/Newcastle bridge.
This is what community looks like.
Rendering of American flag with a blue heart where stripes go and LEAD WITH LOVE in large letters.
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Despite the city’s claims that Google played no role in this bill, Google’s data centers are increasing pressure on the city’s water supply. And despite Bentz's claim that he consulted with the Forest Service, Mt. Hood staff were not aware of the bill before Bark brought it to their attention.
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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"Pine Guard," huh? The name is giving deodorant vibes.

H/t to Project Relief Maine on IG for this heads-up. Junior Rangers, be prepared for harassment from the guys who couldn't even get themselves hired by 🧊. 🙄
Screenshot of a Twitter post that says, "Pine Guard formation. Response to Maine Democrats. Enlistment details coming soon. Due to left-wing violence in Minnesota, we will be forming a unit called The Pine Guard. Everyone has the right to protest, but we will not be tolerating violence or obstruction in our state. Democrat Mayors and politicians have made it crystal clear that they will allow far left activists to act with impunity against ICE and immigration enforcement. Will be contacting anti-ice organizers with a warning. Maine will not tolerate lawlessness. Any assaults, property damage, theft, impeding officers, or violence toward counter protests will lead to the deployment of the Pine Guard. Pine Guard will have undercover units within the left-wing. Their mission will be to observe, document, and protect peaceful counter protesters. While our local PD has their hands tied by Democrat Mayors. Any criminal or violent behavior will be documented and the individual will be named publicly with other information. It is not the role of the pine guard to physically confront the far-left socialists, but instead to expose them. Maine will not allow what happened in Minnesota to happen here. A Twitter post that says "Any criminal or violent behavior will be documented and the individual will be named publicly with other information. It is not the role of the pine guard to physically confront the far left socialists, but instead to expose them. Maine will not allow what happened in Minnesota to happen here." Image shows the main state seal with the words Pine Guard beneath it.
January 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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No ICE for ME is holding an organizing call this evening, Jan. 15 at 5:30 pm, to discuss how to support immigrant communities as well as strategies for getting ICE out of Maine. Click the link below to RSVP and receive the Zoom link!
ICE Out of Maine: Organizing Call
ICE has no place in Maine. You're invited to join No ICE for ME for an organizing call to discuss and share what support is needed for immigrant communities, current conditions, and strategies and tac...
actionnetwork.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
altacadia.bsky.social
A reminder to S.A.L.U.T.E. as you report ice jams.
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(207)554-9989
landonsheely.bsky.social Landon Sheely @landonsheely.bsky.social · 6d
oh no! i accidentally collaborated with ICE!

share graphic as needed.
January 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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I haven't watched the "Earth's Greatest Enemy" documentary yet, but I think we all know, deep down, that both the war machine and the ultra-rich are at odds with a habitable (let alone thriving) planet.

www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-u.s...
The U.S. War Machine is Destroying the Planet
In their new documentary “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” Abby Martin and Mike Prysner reveal that the climate and anti-war movements are really one and the same—because the U.S. military is the worst pollut...
www.currentaffairs.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Portland and Lewiston, elbows up.
marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2d
BREAKING — Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland, Maine just released this media statement re: ICE coming to the Portland and Lewiston. He says "While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes."

Full statement shared with me:
“Our community is anxious and fearful regarding the understanding that ICE is planning to send agents to Portland and Lewiston next week. We are a welcoming city. There is no evidence of unchecked criminal activity in our community requiring a disproportionate presence of federal agents. In that view, Portland rejects the need for the deployment of ICE agents into our neighborhoods. While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes. The consequence of law enforcement should not be chaos and violence, which only results in making Portland less safe.” “The City Council and I stand, not apart, but with our lawfully admitted immigrant and refugee communities. I urge our residents to look out for one another. Know your rights and have a plan of action if ICE stops you on the street, visits your home, or arrives at your business or place of employment. As a reminder, Portland Police does not cooperate with ICE and they do not participate in enforcing federal immigration law. If you decide to protest or demonstrate, keep your efforts peaceful and consistent with the expectations for lawful behavior that we all share.”
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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"It has essentially become a secret police force far overstepping its bounds with no accountability." www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/14/o...
Editorial: Congress must investigate ICE before more Americans are killed
"ICE officers cannot be allowed to be judge, jury and executioner. And being disrespectful should never result in capital punishment."
www.bangordailynews.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Good trouble alert! Some good Samaritan bought the domain nazis.us and has it redirect to DHS.

More of this! Keep calling them out wherever and however you can!
Home | Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
nazis.us
January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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www.aclumaine.org/preparingfor...
A blue and white image that says, "Preparing for and responding to immigration enforcement activity in Maine. Learn more about what you should do to prepare for ice activity in Maine, and how to respond if needed. Visit aclumaine.org/preparingforice."
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Another great ad from London!
An image of a Transit stop in London with a sign saying, "Who the f*** would want to use a social media with built-in child abuse tool?"
January 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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“Environmental groups said in a joint statement that the Utah agreement sets the stage for a drastic expansion of commercial logging, as well as mineral extraction and grazing, while reducing the oversight and public input.”
January 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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www.thedailybeast.com/personal-det...
Personal Details of Thousands of Border Patrol and ICE Goons Allegedly Leaked in Huge Data Breach
A DHS whistleblower appears to have exposed data on federal immigration workers after the shooting of Renee Good.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Sign our petition to save Social Security history!

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Save the Sistine Chapel of American Art
The Trump administration is undertaking an Orwellian plot to erase the history of Social Security, setting the stage for the utter destruction of the program. We need to fight back now, before it’...
actionnetwork.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Seems legit.
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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We love creative resistance! 🐦‍⬛❤️
A photo showing a crow flying toward a red hat. Text reads, "Some folks want to befriend crows, or get them to bring trinkets. I have... other goals." A screenshot of a post that reads, "Training crows to attack red hats training Post 8. This was it! Once the crows were starting to figure out that the hat had food under it, I started to take out the rings. This did not present a problem at all. Once I got to this point, I was able to even get footage of me setting the target out and them hitting it within a 2-minute window. I've paused a bit on really intense training, but we're working on some swooping exercises at the moment." Photo shows a crow sitting on a fence with a red hat in front of it.
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Protect Sascha Riley at all costs. Links to audio in the comments below the video, but please, please heed the trigger warnings.
maddenifico.bsky.social Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 4d
The story of Sascha Riley is incredibly disturbing. Release the Epstein files. 😳👇
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
altacadia.bsky.social
We need more of this in papers all across the state! 💯💯💯
collinswatch.bsky.social Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 4d
This ran Monday in the Boothbay Register. Brutal. #MEpolitics
Boothbay Register letter to the editor: Dear Editor: I regularly call Senator Susan Collins’ office. I’ll admit, the first time I picked up the phone, I was nervous … But I want to say this: every time I have called, the staff in Senator Collins’ office have been courteous and respectful. They answer the phone. They listen. And that matters to me. What has grown increasingly frustrating is the widening gap between those respectful conversations and any visible action or response from the Senator herself. My most recent call was on Jan. 6, 2026, just after the holiday break -- one of many, but representative of a clear pattern. On Christmas Eve, ICE agents violently detained a pastor in Lewiston. He was in the country legally, produced documentation, and was later released -- but the damage to his family and congregation was already done. I checked Senator Collins’ website. There was no statement. I asked what the Senator’s official position was on ICE and its operations, nationally and here in Maine. The staffer told me there was no statement available, but my concerns would be shared. This week, ICE shot and killed an American citizen in Minneapolis. As of the time of this letter, there is still no public response from Senator Collins. Meanwhile, ICE recruitment ads are airing in Maine, advertising a $50,000 signing bonus. I find myself asking a question I never thought I would need to ask: Is this what we are paying for? Federal agents terrorizing legal immigrants on Christmas Eve -- and killing an American citizen -- without a word from our Senator? I also raised concerns about the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, described by the administration as an “arrest,” but requiring thousands of troops, extensive air power, and reportedly resulting in significant civilian deaths. Senator Collins issued an initial statement, but as the White House’s justification has shifted repeatedly, there has been no update. I asked whether she still stands by her posit…
January 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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🚨 WEEKEND APPEAL 🚨
We need hundreds more public comments on a harmful proposed rule.
🗓️ Due Jan 29

OPM (aka Vought 🤮💩) is proposing changes that make it easier to fire probationary employees and much harder to appeal.

OPM = Office of Personnel Management

🔗 www.regulations.gov/document/OPM...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM