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Maine's old growth forests are disappearing. This program could help save them.
49+ min ago (839+ words) To Caleb Chaplin, it's clear what sets a patch of old forest on his family's land apart from the woods around it. "You can tell it's never been plowed or made into fields and came back up, it's really unique…...
Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (223+ words) Rabbi Daniel Alter has many shoes to fill when he gives his first Shabbat service today at Bangor's Congregation Beth El. For the last 18 months, eastern Maine's only Reform synagogue was leaderless. During that time, more than 70 congregants stepped up…...
Heartbreak and anger. With Platner out, unmoored Democrats in Maine confront conflicting emotions and a messy future.
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (1249+ words) ELLSWORTH, Maine " For so many Democrats across Maine, seemingly every hour since late Monday afternoon has carried waves of intense emotion. Heartbreak, anger, regret, validation, confusion " all felt, sometimes several of them simultaneously, since the dramatic collapse of Senate hopeful…...
Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands.
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (637+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U. S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation. But a growing number began…...
Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (442+ words) The Maine Democratic Party has said it will hold a nominating convention to choose the replacement. The party says the convention will involve hundreds of delegates from across the state, but how and when that'll take place remains unknown. Maine…...
Maine Democrats seek path forward in critical US Senate race
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (662+ words) Washington " Maine Democrats were scrambling on Thursday to find a path forward on a critical U. S. Senate race after progressive candidate Graham Platner dropped out following a string of controversies, including an accusation this week of rape. The seat in the…...
Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (493+ words) Attendees celebrate as Democratic U. S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. Credit: AP/Robert F. Bukaty PORTLAND, Maine " Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to…...
Trump administration live updates: Maine Democrats jockey to replace Graham Platner as Senate nominee
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1790+ words) The U. S. and Iran escalated attacks overnight and into today after Trump declared the ceasefire "over." A security decision made out of an "abundance of caution" led Trump to depart the NATO leaders" summit in Ankara, Turkey, on the old Air…...
Maine Democrats to hold special convention to replace Platner with new nominee
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (37+ words) Maine Democratic leaders issued a statement on Wednesday night saying they voted to hold a special nominating convention to fill the vacancy created by Graham Platner's decision to end his campaign. However, when the convention will...
Graham Platner suspends campaign for Senate seat in Maine
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (604+ words) Graham Platner said he would end his bid for a U. S. Senate seat in Maine on Wednesday, two days after a woman accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her. Platner's withdrawal came after a controversy that began on Monday, the Bangor…...