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Portland Protesters Demand Senator Collins' First Town Hall

3/23/2025

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Protesters filled Congress Square Park in Portland, urging Senator Susan Collins to hold her first town hall in over 25 years. The group Indivisible Greater Portland voiced their worries about federal cuts and tariffs. Attendee Marie Follayttar passionately highlighted the importance of dialogue with elected officials, while Collins remained silent on the matter.

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Protesters filled Congress Square Park in Portland, urging Senator Susan Collins to hold her first town hall in over 25 years. The group Indivisible Greater Portland voiced their worries about federal cuts and tariffs. Attendee Marie Follayttar passionately highlighted the importance of dialogue with elected officials, while Collins remained silent on the matter.