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HVAC work takes place in Skowhegan | Photo

by Rich Abrahamson July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures an HVAC line installation at the Bearcat Tattoo and Moonshadow Piercing building.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Democratic primary was over. With Platner out of the race, it’s back on.

by Ethan Wolin July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign and the Maine Democratic Party are openly sparring as an assortment of defeated Democrats line up to replace Platner on the ballot.

Fact Brief, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Does federal data show Maine teachers spend $500 a year out of pocket on student supplies? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

The most recent data from National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 94% of Maine public school teachers bought classroom supplies without reimbursement.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

Role Model to kick off international tour with Thompson’s Point show

by Aimsel Ponti July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

The musician from Maine will open in Portland on Aug. 7, the day his new album ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’ releases.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Live updates: Platner says he will withdraw from Senate race Monday as replacements line up

July 8, 2026July 9, 2026

Monday at 5 p.m. is the deadline for Platner to formally remove himself as the nominee. He announced Wednesday evening that he was ending his campaign in the wake of a sexual assault allegation.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Maine Democrats urging Platner to drop out, criticize his team for trying to affect how he would be replaced

by Randy Billings July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Party leaders say they want a process that’s inclusive, open, transparent and fair to all candidates, and have criticized the Platner campaign for trying to influence the selection procedure.

Health, Maine, News

Missed deadline stalls access to remote pharmacies in Maine

by Hannah Kaufman July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Roughly 45% of residents live in a pharmacy desert.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

‘Hugely disappointing’: Maine Democratic voters react to Platner rape allegation

by Dylan Tusinski, Riley Board, Dana Richie and Ethan Wolin July 7, 2026July 8, 2026

Supporters are reeling and party officials are contemplating how they would replace the 41-year-old oysterman if he decides to withdraw from the race.