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Graham Platner, supporters celebrate as Janet Mills ends U.S. Senate bid

by Drew Johnson April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

by Rachel Ohm April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.

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Platner pulls out of Senate debates after Mills ends campaign

by Staff report April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign said he will focus instead on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial

by Emily Allen April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.

Maine, News, Politics

Collins, Senate Republicans uphold Trump order on immigrant work authorizations

by Rachel Estabrook April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

The order ends a practice that allowed people to keep working until the government could process their renewal applications.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Maine paid family leave starts Friday. Who needs it most?

by Hannah Kaufman and Joe Lawlor April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

More than 2,000 working Mainers have pre-applied for paid family and medical leave, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Community, Maine, News

Palmyra boy dies days after being pulled from South Carolina pool

by Morgan Womack April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The 4-year-old died at the Medical University of South Carolina on Monday, authorities confirmed.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Live updates: Graham Platner to skip Democratic Senate primary debates after Janet Mills drops out

by Staff report April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Meanwhile, Mills declined to immediately endorse Platner as he gears up for a likely head-to-head matchup with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.