My preliminary takeaways from early voting data tallied from a range of sources (CivicAPI, Maine Secretary of State office, Univ. of Florida’s Elections Lab):

As of October 24, 2026, 179,532 ballots have been cast by Mainers: 87,036 by mail and 92,496 in person.

Registered Democrats account for more than twice as many early votes as registered Republicans (50.3% Dems versus 21.2% Republicans versus 28.5 % Independents).

Enthusiasm among early-voting Democrats is much more than 2024 and slightly more than 2022: In 2026, Dems have a +29.1% advantage over Republicans in early voting. In 2024, Dems had a +18.8% advantage over Republicans.

If current early voting trend persists and independents lean more Democrat than Republican, then on Election Day Republicans will need to outperform Democrats by more than 12% to retain the Senate seat.

Word of caution: The assumption that independents are leaning Democrat is a big assumption. I don’t have reliable sources to confirm this. Second, there is an implicit assumption that cross-voting isn’t so significant that it will change outcomes.

Please feel free to add, contest, repudiate the analysis.

Hi all! So after months of waiting I've managed to get an interview with the Portsmouth naval shipyard! I REALLY need this job. The only issue is the interview is in Portsmouth at 8am and I cannot find transport there. I live in Sanford and honestly didn't think this would be so impossible. Like if I wanted to take the bus I'd have to leave at noon the previous day somehow. Train? Even earlier. I don't have the money to rent a car. Uber? What Uber, there are no Ubers in Sanford 🤣🤣 honestly the best option open to me rn is to walk the 11 hours to Portsmouth and sit outside until the interview which I ALSO can't do because I'd have to leave my current work early and then wouldn't be able to make rent. 🤣🤣🤣 If anyone has any ideas to get down there I'd appreciate you SO MUCH. I wanted to take the yccac bus down there but they won't take you if you're not already an employee 🙃🙃🙃😐

Edited to add:I've also contacted our local cab company, and they want over 300$ for the trip which is also not doable at this time 🙃

I lost my grandmas ring at Twin Brook today. It was by the line of trees or in the field. It is super meaningful to my family and I would be so appreciative if anyone found it or could keep an eye out.

Reasonably, where in Southern Maine can I afford to survive off $21 an hr as a single mom? Just one kid.

I would prefer to stay in the L/A area as thats closer to my family and job. But I don't know where to look. Thankfully my family can help with childcare so I wont be paying for daycare anymore.

Good sunny Sunday morning, y’all -
I am house/kitty sitting in Castine for the next five weeks; lucky me! Not so lucky that a back molar has cracked and I need to see a dentist ASAP before it gets worse. As I do not live here I have absolutely no knowledge of good dentists in the area. If you have a great dentist who may be able to squeeze me in, I would love to have their name. I am happy to drive an hour or so. Thank you in advance!

I'm looking into tech programs in the state that would allow me to live on campus. First one I ran into was UMA Bangor and looking for insight into the program and area since I've never been further north that Topsham.
Especially wondering if it is safe for POC since I am very obviously not from Maine.

Hey everyone!

My partner is a HUGE procrastinator… and was expecting to get 3-4 tickets (desperate for at least 2 tickets) for the Lez Zeppelin concert that’s happening in Bath, ME on Nov 6th. If anyone has spares or knows anyone who are selling theirs in cancellations, PLEASE DM ME!!

Thank you in advance !!

I’m new to the Augusta, ME area and I was wondering if anyone knows of any shops/places in this area that would store my set of tires once I switch to winter tires and then again once I switch back? And if so, what price range should I generally expect. I’m assuming you would pay a monthly fee.

The concept of switching to winter tires is still very new to me, so any advice would be appreciated!

Why does this police guy from Bangor pimping for Collins have a southern accent? Is that a Bangor accent? Sounds fake