Three People. One Frame. And Questions About What Happened When Troy Jackson Met a Critical Journalist
A single frame from Troy Jackson’s encounter with Maine Wire editor Steve Robinson shows three things: Jackson reaching for Robinson’s phone, a nearby witness smiling, and another person holding a camera. The Maine Mirror examines what the image shows—and asks where the independent reporting was.
Paper Trail Podcast: New Investigation Into Lebanon & Acton Republican Nomination Airs Tonight at 6 P.M.
The latest Paper Trail Podcast premieres tonight at 6 p.m., connecting the first three parts of The Maine Mirror’s investigation into the Lebanon and Acton Republican nomination process.
Lebanon & Acton Republican Nomination Investigation Continues: New Campaign Finance Records Surface
A follow-up to The Maine Mirror’s Lebanon & Acton Republican nomination investigation examines newly reviewed Maine Ethics Commission records related to Leadership for Maine’s Future PAC, documenting the committee’s 2026 registration, campaign finance filings, and how the publicly available record expanded after the original investigation.
Public Records, Campaign Finance, and a Changing Paper Trail: New Questions Emerge Following the Lebanon Republican Nomination
New public records and campaign materials have expanded The Maine Mirror’s ongoing investigation into the Lebanon and Acton Republican nomination. This follow-up documents newly identified campaign connections, public statements, and unanswered questions while remaining grounded in the public record.
Lebanon & Acton Republican Nomination: What Public Records Show—and What Questions Remain
Public records, campaign communications, and newly reviewed text-message screenshots provide additional context surrounding questions raised about the Republican nomination process for the Maine House seat representing Acton and Lebanon. This investigation distinguishes verified facts from publicly made allegations and invites responses from those involved.
The Gorham Democrats Timeline Changed Again
The Maine Mirror’s ongoing investigation into the Gorham Democrats timeline uncovers new developments, including a third Facebook post with comments disabled, an apparent block of Editor-in-Chief Ryan Michaels’ account, and confirmation that the organization’s request-for-comment emails were opened. This installment of The Record documents the latest changes to the public record surrounding the Graham Platner controversy.
The Record: Story Update | Original Gorham Democrats Post Appears to Have Been Removed Following Timeline Review
The Maine Mirror documents a new development in its investigation into the Gorham Democrats’ communications surrounding Graham Platner. After reviewing the page, the original Facebook post announcing his postponed appearance and stating he was “not feeling well” appeared to have been removed from public view. This story update preserves the timeline, archived video, and public record.
From “That’s All It Is” to a Public Response: Examining the Gorham Democrats’ Communications Following Allegations Against Graham Platner
The Maine Mirror examines the public timeline surrounding the Gorham Democrats’ communications following allegations against U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, including a postponed event, public statements, comment moderation, and unanswered questions.