Platner announced he was leaving the race in a video posted to X.
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Maine Democrats plan 600-person convention to replace Graham Platner once he drops out
The U.S. Senate candidate has until Monday to exit the race.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Nirav Shah is making fundraising calls to gauge Maine Senate race
Shah, who finished second in the Democratic primary for governor, said the initial calls he’s had have been met with a ‘high degree of enthusiasm.’
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Looking for Blue Angels in Brunswick
People patiently wait for a glimpse of the iconic jets, which are in Brunswick this week for the Great State of Maine Air Show.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electricity use spiked during the July 4th heat wave. Here’s what that tells us.
Demand grew as the holiday weekend approached and many Mainers turned on their air conditioners, pushing peak loads well above a typical summer day.
Posted inMaine, News
Radiologist and Maine health providers ask judge to dismiss couple’s lawsuit
The couple say MaineHealth, Spectrum Healthcare Partners and a radiologist failed to diagnose a blood clot that led Jeffrey Sayward to experience a disabling stroke.
Posted inCommunity, News
Waterville passes budget, increasing tax rate by nearly 5%
Disagreement over an economic development position meant the council had to vote twice on the $66.8 million school and municipal budget.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Political influencer sues after she was barred from JD Vance event in Bangor
Amanda McGonigle, who runs the Instagram account @CatsOnACouch, filed a lawsuit against the Secret Service and Executive Office of the President.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
HVAC work takes place in Skowhegan | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures an HVAC line installation at the Bearcat Tattoo and Moonshadow Piercing building.
Posted inEvents, News
2026 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice Awards
Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice is a community contest highlighting the BEST of what these areas have to offer from dining and shopping to arts and entertainment and more.