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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Accused of sexual assault, Graham Platner says he’s weighing ‘the best path forward’
His campaign was shaken by another scandal Monday afternoon, a week before a deadline for him to drop out of the Senate race and be replaced on the ballot.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, News
Historic former Maine windjammer sinks in New York City harbor
The schooner Victory Chimes, which is featured on Maine’s state quarter, had been destined to become a floating restaurant.
Posted inMaine, News
Fireworks mishaps leave Mainers with minor injuries over holiday weekend
Some people taking part in pyrotechnics festivities this weekend didn’t make it out unscathed.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Judge rolls back rulings after evidence of police surveillance discovered in Westbrook’s man case
Police arrested Willie Banks after monitoring him through his neighbor’s camera for 3 years.
Posted inCommunity, Do This, Guides, News
A ‘pub crawl’ guide to ice cream along Route 302
Unique ice cream shops dot the main thoroughfare of the Lakes Region.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Maine woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Politico reports
Platner has denied the accusation and said he is ‘taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.’
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Gin from Union’s former Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery is back on shelves
They partnered with Mossy Ledge Spirits of Etna after a devastating fire last fall.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Graham Platner abruptly postpones town halls in Gorham, Sanford
The cancellations came amid speculation that a national news outlet was preparing to publish another damaging story about his personal history. Later Monday, Politico published a former girlfriend’s allegation that Platner sexually assaulted her in 2021.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Federal appeals court mostly upholds Maine law on religious schools and public funding
The 1st U.S. Circuit agreed that St. Dominic Academy and Crosspoint Church cannot accept public tuition dollars while violating Maine’s employment and gender discrimination laws.