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MaineHealth Board Votes to Close Damariscotta Birthing Unit, Setting a December 18 End Date

MaineHealth's board voted to close the Lincoln Hospital birthing unit on December 18, moving deliveries to Brunswick after a court declined to intervene.

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Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner as Senate nominee

BANGOR, Maine – With just over 100 days to go until the midterm elections, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate at a party convention here Saturday, setting up a marquee fall matchup against longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson will replace Graham Platner,…

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Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner’s self-destruction was a major blow to progressives, but his replacement proves that their critics don’t have much juice, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them

The Independent UK

Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

Governments globally are restricting new data centre construction due to rising concerns. New York State enacted a one-year construction moratorium on large power-consuming facilities. Monterey Park, California, permanently banned data centres after resident backlash. Amsterdam barred new data centres or expansions until at least 2030. Australia plans legislation for AI…

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Tim Walz Says 'Minnesota Stands with Maine' After ICE Agent Kills 26-Year-Old Colombian Man in Biddeford

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz supports Maine after ICE shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, sparking political response and highlighting ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement practices.

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As Democrats pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, many wonder: how did this happen?

The former US Senate candidate’s spectacular fall has upended the Maine Senate race and left voters fuming at the party

The Guardian - US

Platner exposes ugly truth of elections

Both major parties are susceptible to being hijacked by insurgents

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Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up.

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Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race

Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.

The Independent UK

Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platner

Democrats have until 27 July to pick a new candidate to face Susan Collins in November – here are the options so far

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaign

Platner’s exit kicks off a mad dash to find a candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

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Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell.

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Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Senate on Wednesday night, a move that allows the state party to select an alternate candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a marquee matchup this fall. Platner’s announcement that he would drop out of the race comes two days after…

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Jockeying to replace Platner on Maine ballot has already begun

A pseudo Senate primary has formed in Maine as Democrats wait on Graham Platner to potentially end his campaign in the face of an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, has denied the accusation but said Monday that he was…

The Independent UK

Democrats face senate nightmare after outsider candidate scandal

With Graham Platner’s campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there’s no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race

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Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation

As a chorus of Democrats demanded he withdraw from the race, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, said Monday that he was “taking time to reflect on the best path forward” as he denied a Politico report that he had sexually assaulted a woman he previously dated. …

The Independent UK

The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire and explosion

The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing to three the number of fatalities

The Guardian - US

Democrats’ predicament with Graham Platner is one of the party’s own making

Platner’s long road ahead shows how Democrats may have fumbled the bag in Maine

Roll Call

Democrats stick by Platner with Senate control on the line

After Graham Platner sailed to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine on Tuesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill appeared to settle around his campaign as his progressive allies urged the rest of the party to keep their eye on winning the Senate. Platner’s victory hadn’t been in doubt, but there were…

The Guardian - UK

Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms

International Business Times UK

Despite Nazi Tattoo, Abuse Allegations and Sexting Scandals: Graham Platner Wins Maine Primary

Graham Platner wins Maine's Democratic primary for US Senate despite scandals, including abuse allegations and a controversial tattoo.

The Independent UK

Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims

Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope

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