Bangor Daily News
Hannah Pingree calls on Graham Platner to leave race with Susan Collins
Platner now faces an unprecedented situation in Maine politics: his party's leadership and its highest-profile 2026 nominee breaking with him publicly.
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4mNew ‘fetch and go’ spot is one of Aroostook’s few independent drive-thrus
The Market Street eatery operated by Pamela Deschaine joins two other independently owned drive-thrus in the region.
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4mThe case for I-395 connector route is not yet proven
“It is possible that heavy-truck traffic has decreased at least partly for reasons other than the connector route.”
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1mLetter: Thankfully, Maine’s booth at the Great American State Fair is now full
“Mills’ decision not to participate was, I believe, based on their dislike for President Donald Trump, yet 45% of Mainers voted for Trump in 2024.”
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2mMonster lake trout caught on Moosehead Lake
“When my wife netted the fish, she could hardly lift the net,” Neal Cartonio said.
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4mMaine Democrats would have to scramble to replace Graham Platner on the ballot
Maine and national Democrats urged him to drop out on Monday evening, but the decision is his to make after winning the June primary.