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Nine House Incumbents Lose Primaries in 2026 as Trump and Progressives Reshape Congress

Nine sitting House members have lost primaries in 2026 — the most in a non-redistricting year since 1970 — as Trump loyalty tests and a leftward Democratic surge collide.

Latin Times

Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process. The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…

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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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US cities expand cooling centers but struggle to get people inside

More air-conditioned spaces are open during extreme heat, but distance, stigma and risk perception keep many away

The Guardian - US

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

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Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026

Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election.

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No Religious Exemption from Forum Selection Clause in Employment Agreement

"Plaintiff should be treated like any other employee in his position, not that he should be favored based on his identity."

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Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Brew.

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In 1948, Maine loaded white-pine seeds into a Navy plane and scattered them across 2,200 burned acres; some produced 2,475 seedlings per acre

Maine foresters used a biplane to replant thousands of acres after a 1947 wildfire disaster. They mixed seeds with sawdust and dropped them from the air for cost-effectiveness. This aerial seeding method proved promising for moderately burned areas. However, severely burned land showed weaker seedling establishment and survival rates. The…

The Times of India

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

The Guardian - US

Maine secretary of state's office says it will not make determination on whether Troy Jackson's candidacy violates sore loser law

On July 31, CBS13 reported that the Maine secretary of state's office would not make a determination in response to a July 24 letter from state Rep. James White (R) questioning whether Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, was eligible to run under the state’s sore loser law.…

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CDC Data Now Show 3,586 Babesiosis Cases in a Single Year as the 2026 Tick Season Peaks

CDC surveillance shows babesiosis at its highest level in a decade. Which states carry the burden and why Lyme treatment does not cover it.

Medical Daily

Photos of the week | July 24-30, 2026

While the House was away on summer vacation, the Senate was busy. The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered with a congressional tribute in the Rotunda. Maine Democrats found a new Senate candidate. Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth. And acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general…

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Pregnant Women in Lincoln County Maine Could Face Longer Drives if the Damariscotta Birthing Unit Closes

MaineHealth is deciding whether to close Lincoln County's only birthing unit in Damariscotta. What longer drive times would mean for families.

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Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918

On July 25, Troy Jackson (D) won the nominating convention to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate general election in Maine. This is the first time since 1918 that a U.S. Senate nominee has been replaced in Maine.

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49 states have passed at least one deepfake law since 2019

Welcome to the Thursday, July 30, 2026, Brew.

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Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Nov. 3, 2026.

Latin Times

Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Says ICE Agent's Vetting Is Under Review After Fatal Maine Shooting

David Brouillette, a U.S. Army veteran and former Department of Veterans Affairs police officer, allegedly joined ICE in late 2025 despite court records showing he had been accused of physically and verbally abusing one of his former wives, Lucinda Brouillette, as well as his daughters.

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Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district

BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,…

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Maine woman has an alter ego, Gail, when she gets drunk. Then she learns there was a real Gail who died in her childhood home.

It is either time for an exorcism or a seance.

Homes & Gardens

I've Been to Dozens of Historic Maine Homes, but Martha Stewart's Glass Kitchen Cabinets Perfect New England Style Like No Other

As a native New Englander, my standards for regional style are incredibly high – but the homemaker extraordinaire's gorgeous pantry design exceeds them

The Independent UK

NOAA report finds Gulf of Maine warming slowed for now, but ecosystem remains unstable

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that Maine's fishing ports are thriving, but climate change is destabilizing the Gulf of Maine

International Business Times UK

Trump Border Chief Says ICE Officer in Fatal Maine Shooting Should Not Have Passed Background Checks

Tom Homan questions ICE's vetting process after a fatal shooting in Maine, highlighting concerns over the officer's past allegations and prompting calls for improved hiring standards.

The Guardian - US

Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting

Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuse

The Independent UK

Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine

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