With the governor out of the race, Platner is turning his attention to a likely general election matchup against Susan Collins.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny
The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Platner pulls out of Senate debates after Mills ends campaign
Graham Platner’s campaign said he will focus instead on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Collins, Senate Republicans uphold Trump order on immigrant work authorizations
The order ends a practice that allowed people to keep working until the government could process their renewal applications.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports
Bowdoin men’s lacrosse looking to capture its first NESCAC title
The Polar Bears are one of a handful of Maine Division III lacrosse teams hosting conference tournaments this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine paid family leave starts Friday. Who needs it most?
More than 2,000 working Mainers have pre-applied for paid family and medical leave, the Maine Department of Labor said.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
3 former Maine high school stars make college basketball choices
Saco’s Will Davies is transferring to Vermont, Auburn’s Diing Maiwen signs with Farleigh Dickinson, and 2026 Mr. Maine Basketball Nolan Ames commits to Bentley.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
An early look at Susan Collins versus Graham Platner, by the numbers
With Gov. Janet Mills dropping out, the U.S. Senate race for Maine appears to be down to newcomer Graham Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inCommunity, Schools and Education
Cony students walk out to protest $3M cuts for Augusta schools
A majority of the Augusta City Council agreed Tuesday to cut more than $3 million from the school department’s proposed budget, forcing the potential elimination of 20 positions, including teachers and education technicians.