Today's my mother Colleen's birthday. Last weekend, we sat down at her table in Allagash, where we had a long talk about teaching, parenting, economics, the joys and pains of growing up in the County, and so much more. Here's a short glimpse into that discussion. I love you, Mom. Happy birthday.

New inflation numbers just came out, and they’re clear as day. Trump is screwing us with his foolish, illegal war in Iran. Food, fuel, and energy prices are through the roof. Mainers deserve better than this.

Paying my Trump Tax at the pump. If it were up to this guy and Bobby Charles, we’d be defunding all our public services so Maine taxpayers could afford what really matters in life: fatter bonuses for Big Oil lobbyists in DC.

Early voting starts today in Maine! You can vote in person at your municipal office, or you can request an absentee ballot online and vote by mail. I’m running as a Democrat, but unenrolled voters *can vote* in this primary without registering with a specific party. #mepolitics

Government’s got plenty of Ivy League graduates. It doesn’t have many folks like me who graduated from UMaine Fort Kent after going back to school as a 29-year-old logger. Those are the sorts of people who need a voice in our state government. When I’m Governor, they’ll have one. #mepolitics

Time is something we don’t get enough of in Maine. Too many folks are juggling multiple jobs just to survive. I know that life, and I can tell you it’s not living. People deserve better.

We’re from the bottom, and we’re rising. Trump and his oligarch friends know this. And they’re scared as shit. #NoKings 🇺🇸

Donald Trump and the Epstein class are scared of us. They’re desperate to make us turn on each other, turn on immigrants, turn on our friends and family members. We won’t fall for it. We outnumber those scumbags, and we’re taking our country back. #NoKings

Thank you, Bernie and Graham. Together, we’re going to do what the wealthy elite who own this system tell us can’t be done: tax the rich, rebuild Maine, and refund the working class. Our time is now. #mepolitics

No Kings. No Oligarchs. No ICE. Mainers are fighting back. ✊🏼🇺🇸

Loved visiting Ink Pad Print Shop in Strathcona — the powerhouse behind crests for the @Canucks and amazing local projects! 🎨👏 Lina & Andy’s creative energy and mentorship show how local businesses keep #Vancouver’s spirit thriving. 💙 #CreativeCommunity

Me pulling up:

Juaquin knows educators deserve more—more support, more resources, more community. That’s why he’s with ATPE. Join him. atpe.org/join-now

Saturday afternoon jazz

here’s a quick montage of all the work in progress shots I shared in the two months working in my short film #krita #animation

The Smart Choice for Dinnerware Moving away from bulky, heavy ceramics to Corelle Vitrelle. It is amazing how something so thin and lightweight can be so resistant to chips and cracks. A true kitchen staple. #TrendPikz #Corelle #KitchenEssentials #BlueskyHome

Zuko, 3-yr-old Terrier mix, loves going on walks, playing with toys, & most of all, being around people. He's ready for a forever home where he can receive all the love & affection he deserves. And, thanks to Raising Cane's Zuko is a sponsored pup, & has some cute Cane's gear to go home with!

The Towel Trick for a Proper Kettlebell Hip Hinge #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

We said that we cannot let #Lebanon fail. Now is a real test of that promise. My asks of the Security Council, directly from Beirut. 👇

how many ways can you defrost a hero? #capfact #captainamerica #comics #marvel #mcu

Today I’m thinking about my mom: an artist, musician, teacher, amazing cook, tennis player, dog whisperer. She had a green thumb, loved peonies, and fave color was purple. 💜 She met my dad at 16 at a church picnic, sent him her famous “Now or Never” letter and shared 55 happy yrs together. ❤️

The U.S. sends nearly 38 million tons of food waste to landfills each year. But it doesn't have to be that way.

More Americans doubt they’ll ever retire comfortably. What's behind this? 👇 www.badcredit.org/news/why-mor...

Part 4: Scared of the #StudentLoan "Repayment Letter"? 🤔 You don't pay a penny until the April after you graduate. And even then, only if you earn over the threshold (currently just under £33k). Earn less? Pay nothing! 💸 #NSMW26

A couple of Chud The Builder copycats were allegedly calling Black people "monkeys" in Buffalo NY.... And they found out that Buffalo ain't Nashville.

See you again someday-you beautiful Japanese 1980 magic machine. You could do it all. Unfortunately your complete awesomeness sucks a time hole in man's life who's trying to open a business.

I love this. I was doing stuff like this my whole childhood. 🥰

🔊 HAPPY BIRTHDAY @pixelsandalchemy.bsky.social 🎈 🥳

George Clooney made it look effortless. But it was never about flying. It’s about access. At Red Leaf Travel, you don’t just book trips. You move differently. 👉 DM us and step into a better way to travel. #RedLeafTravel #TravelDifferent #LuxuryTravel

Please sign an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer and the UK broadcasters calling for a televised emergency briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-... Highlights from actor Olivia Williams' powerful reading. Full version link below. #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp

#diggs #cardib #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-13/us/Crime%20%26%20Law/ch/bs/前厨师指控NFL明星Stefon-Diggs在Cardi-B怀孕期间虐待她/1275263

Bro... That is literally Bowser.

Heading to a cottage this summer? @jennweatherhead.bsky.social shares essentials to make your holiday a breeze @annettehamm.bsky.social. FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live/summer-essentials-travel-tips/

Telegram channels report explosions and drones in Volgograd.

Another weird week - tariff reversal edition

⚠️Are you Ready for IVF Designer Babies and Artificial Wombs⚠️ #ivf #designerbabies #ArtificialWombs #families #thematrixnetwork

Ich will auf jeden Fall zu viel versprechen, weil groß scheitern eine der besten Lernchanchen der Welt ist! Wenn ihr News wollt aber nicht den immerselben Blick darauf, abonniert jetzt Freiheit Deluxe und holt euch Marinics Freiheit gleich mit

Seven years after his coup against Tunisia’s constitutional institutions, President Kais Saied has repeatedly used the phrase “enough is enough” to threaten opponents with prison and his ministers with dismissal.

The dissertation is done, but the legacy is just beginning. #USCgrad #FightOn

[INDIE ALERT] 📢 Moses & Plato: Last Train To Clawville by The Wild Gentlemen An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else. store.steampowered.com/app/2230450 #indiegames #indiedev

Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall with @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social and shared your concerns and priorities. Your voices and stories are the very center and focus of my work here and in Washington.

The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks. — Tennessee Williams

ABS confirmed in #Padres at #Nationals (Top 6). Washington Nationals challenged the ball call on Brad Lord's pitch to Manny Machado. Ball confirmed. HP: Derek Thomas | Upheld 71.1% (32/45). Later: Manny Machado lines out sharply to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.

You can feel the quiet anticipation. Early morning 0700 arrival to find the bag drop. Trying to keep the nerves at bay 😬🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ #ParisMarathon #SchneiderElectric #running #raceday #ukrunchat

South Carolina Republican State Senator on redistricting: “Too many people in power just want to do whatever it takes to stay in power.” Republicans are gerrymandering the South to weaken Black political power and keep their House majority.

It was stolen from traditional Persian music....

One of the alternate versions I made in this Lipsync! Queen Bowsette for the win 🔥😈

Go with the flow

2024 AIS Vessel Transit Counts data is here 🚢 View monthly & annual snapshots of traffic patterns for #fishing boats, passenger vessels, tugs/tows, tankers, #cargo, sailboats/pleasure craft, and others. ℹ️ portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/view-an... #mapmonday #mondaymapday #mappingmonday #GIS 🧪🌊

Da sollte es keine zwei Meinungen geben 👇 war es böswillig? Ich denke, nein. Die Ejection war trotzdem richtig. Beeindruckend bei all dem: Die Spurs rund um Fox, Harper und Castle waren auch ohne Wemby nah dran am Sieg 🏀 Auf jeden jeden Fall ist ordentlich Pfeffer in der Serie (2:2).

New Orleans is buzzing and so is #ACC26! 🎺 Good morning, New Orleans! ☀️ Kick off Day 1⃣ with 📹 What’s Brewing at #ACC26 today ☕️ and get the inside scoop on today’s highlights, sessions, and experiences you won’t want to miss.

We are heartened to see that for the first time in 12 years, the U.S bishops issued a joint statement addressing the current situation impacting immigrants in our nation. We thank Pope Leo for leading the way and them for lending their voice to the voiceless and for standing up for human dignity.

#TheBestYearsOfOurLives #TCMParty

#Russia's Victory Day #parade has traditionally showcased the Kremlin's military power. But this year's event will be scaled back - with almost no hardware. The mood in Moscow also appears more subdued, with some #Russians telling CNN's Fred Pleitgen it's time for the conflict with #Ukraine to end.

Dementia Donnie thinks yelling “LOOK! EXTRA-TORRENTIALS!” will stop people talking about Epstein, Iran, gas prices, food prices, and everything else he’s screwed up.

Clean energy is that same opportunity sitting right in front of us. Instead of gutting renewables and green energy tax credits, we should be doubling down and investing in the infrastructure for success. We've done it before, and we should do it again.

Radnici GSP Beograd, sindikati i udruženja građana u podne kreću sa Trga republike ka Skupštini grada, gde će gradonačelniku Šapiću predati svoje zahteve.

One of the best!

Zack Polanski, "Why borrowing to invest right now is so important because that is money that is going to our schools, our hospitals, our, transport system" "That is money that is investing in our economy"

You wont believe who he misses… did you get everybody? #gaming #videogames #guessinggame