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WATCH: 'He's a thug,' Trump says of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner
President Donald Trump spoke at length on Wednesday about Democrat Graham Platner, who clinched Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday.
Republicans fear of 'fatal mistake' in must-win Platner race
The NRSC warns Republicans that scandal-plagued Democrat Graham Platner remains a credible threat to Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's pivotal Senate race.
The Dinosaur-killing Asteroid May Have Fueled Life Underground for 8 Million Years
Scientists found evidence that Chicxulub remained hydrothermally active four times longer than earlier estimates.
Trump weighs in on Maine's U.S. Senate race
While Trump attacked Platner, he said that Sen. Susan Collins is "a respected person."
Can Graham Platner beat the ‘true unicorn’ of American politics now that he’s the Dem nominee for Maine Senate?
Could Control of Congress Run Through Northern Maine?
The state’s vast rural areas, which make up the swing Second Congressional District, will be important in November.
Inflation rose again in May as elevated energy prices squeeze consumers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index (CPI) inflation data for May which showed that inflation rose and remained persistently high last month.
Defying Trump could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Collins has managed to stay close enough to benefit politically while maintaining an independent streak. This strategy has helped her survive Trump's frequent personal attacks and his primary endorsements of opponents3.
Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaign
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Maine Sen. Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump
The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine
Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.
Democrats rally round Platner in Maine while Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primary elections
Outcome of polls in four states offer mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms
Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us'
Graham Platner cruises to Maine Democratic Senate nomination despite mounting controversies, setting up a key midterm battle against Sen. Susan Collins.
The Democratic establishment begrudgingly moves to embrace Graham Platner
Democrats largely lined up behind their new Maine Senate nominee on Tuesday, while Republicans were quick to launch their attacks.
Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.
Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways
Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats wanted him to be their standard-bearer against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s marquee races in November.
Platner wins Maine primary to challenge Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary
Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest
Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner
Sen. Bernie Sanders dodged questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, refusing to respond at the Capitol.
Platner to frame overtly negative campaign against Collins
A speech he intends to deliver Tuesday night when he accepts the Democratic nomination, obtained by The Post, suggests the Maine Senate candidate wants to make the election a referendum on President Trump.
Will scandal-hit Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner help save or sink Democrats?
If Graham Platner wins, he could pull his party left and prove that novice candidates, baggage and all, are viable in key races.
Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calling him 'baggage that incidentally might be a candidate'
Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats, refuses to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid mounting controversies over online conduct.
Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins
Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, saying he should get off the ballot and let a Democrat step in.
Maine primary elections wrapping up
Polls are set to close at 8 p.m., marking the end of Maine’s primaries – a pivotal point in this year’s election cycle.
Cooper Flagg named to inaugural Time list of the 100 most influential people in sports
Cooper Flagg continues to put Maine on the map, as the recently-crowned NBA Rookie of the Year was named to Time Magazine's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in sports.
Live results: Maine primary election results
See Maine election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Why Graham Platner’s margin matters in the Maine: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how California emerged as a target for unfounded election fraud claims.
The science of seeing inside explosions
During the Manhattan Project, Los Alamos scientists needed a diagnostic tool. Like an x-ray confirming a broken leg bone, the researchers wanted to be able to see into the smoke cloud of detonation products. They needed to verify that the implosion remained symmetric to ensure an efficient detonation. Although it was a time when scientific breakthroughs came quickly, this challenge stumped them, and their initial efforts to use x-rays to visualize the event were limited.
Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties
Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator’s son and a Bush scion are running for governor.
Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine’s Second Congressional District Primary
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.
Opinion | The Good That Can Come From Platner’s Candidacy
The Senate race in Maine is a chance to do away with inconsistent standards applied according to political bias.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins
Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.
Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters
Sen. Susan Collins calls Democratic challenger Graham Platner too extreme for Maine voters, while Platner charges Collins is the "radical" candidate.
Draymond Green Blames One Factor for Knicks’ Loss to Spurs
The New York Knicks had the chance to gain major momentum with a Game 3 win; however, the San Antonio Spurs did enough to claim their first victory of the 2026 NBA Finals. While the win remained the highlight of the night, another major storyline centered around the referees, which even caught Draymond Green’s attention. The Knicks lost to the Spurs in the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
Former Platner campaign aide: ‘The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it’
A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in Maine — one day before Tuesday’s primary cont…
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Fewer options in Maine: Health insurance company announces plan to leave the state
Only four companies have submitted rate proposals to provide health insurance in Maine in 2027. One company is leaving the state.
Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Tuesday still marks a big moment for Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who's fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy.
Robert Charles details Maine's political climate and need for change
Robert Charles, Maine gubernatorial candidate, discusses his strong polling lead despite being outspent. He highlights Mainers' frustration with 'woke' schools, high taxes, crime and insiders, emphasizing a grassroots movement for 'massive change.'
Graham Platner seeks to win Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, and more primary races to watch today
Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue
Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controversies.
Analysis | Maine is bringing Iraq War politics back. This governor is feeling déjà vu.
The state's long-awaited primary is Tuesday.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.
A first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Maine and beyond
Primaries in four states on Tuesday will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies, while testing President Donald Trump’s sway in a crowded Republican primary and setting up a key race for governor in one of the country’s premier presidential battleground states.
Ohio Small Business Job Openings Decline in May
NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.
New Jersey health inspectors find Delaney Hall food premises ‘satisfactory’
The Democratic governor was also granted limited entry to the immigrant detention center, but remained concerned about conditions.
Platner floats jailing billionaires in fiery pre-primary speech pushing far-left agenda
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner floated the idea of jailing billionaires over campaign finance violations in a fiery pre-primary speech that laid out his far-left agenda.
Mylpf protein serves as a molecular linchpin for muscle health
University of Maine researchers have published new findings about how muscles form, why certain muscle diseases develop and why symptoms may not appear until years after muscle degeneration begins.
How Maine’s Senate race looks similar to another recent major election: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest on Israel’s domestic politics amid war with Iran.
Live Results: Maine midterm primaries
Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers.
Democrat who led #MeToo charge stays silent as accusations emerge against Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Sen. Gillibrand, who led calls for Al Franken's resignation during #MeToo, remains silent on allegations against Maine candidate Graham Platner.
Long-time Quincy business up for sale, owners look for new takers
The Butcher Block, located at 819 Maine St., has posted that it is up for sale.
Will Graham Platner's tattoo, sexting scandals impact Maine primary?
Graham Platner is still expected to win the Maine Senate Democratic primary. But can he keep his momentum through another controversy?
Platner’s ‘living on the sea’ claim dismantled by critics as financial docs paint a different picture
Graham Platner claims he makes a living on the sea, but financial disclosures show his oyster farming income is dwarfed by disability payments.
SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace'
Maine voters are split on whether Democrat Graham Platner's controversies, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations, disqualify him from the Senate.
UMaine researchers identify a molecular linchpin for muscle health
Jared Talbot University of Maine researchers have published new findings about how muscles form, why certain muscle diseases develop and why symptoms may not appear until years after muscle degeneration begins. The study, published in Nature Communications, focuses on a protein called Mylpf that is essential for the development of…
Platner calls Fetterman ‘a--hole’ at town hall as Democratic feud heats up
Graham Platner calls Sen. John Fetterman "an a--hole" at a Maine town hall days before the Democratic Senate primary election against rivals.
Challenge filed in transgender athlete case
The brief asserts that Bellows, a Democrat who is running for governor, didn’t abide by the state constitution, which gives Mainers broad powers to bring forward citizen initiatives.
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd
The Democratic primary is still seen as Platner's to win, but he is facing questions about his past that could make it difficult to defeat longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind
Join the Monks this Summer! 2026 Sports Camps Information
STANDISH, Maine – Looking to sharpen your skills, explore a college campus, and enjoy summer on the shores of Sebago Lake? Saint Joseph's College of Maine is excited to announce a full slate of 2026 Summer Sports Camps designed for athletes of all levels and interests. From youth development clinics to elite prospect experiences, there's something for everyone.
Watch Southwest COO on Strong Business Travel, Price Increases
Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson says business travel has remained “incredibly strong” despite higher costs related to the War in Iran. He speaks with Lisa Abramowicz on the sidelines of the IATA Conference in Brazil.
Maine's Electoral Debate Returns
A Nebraska proposal revives questions about Maine's unique presidential voting system.
Candidate endorsements in Maine and NH and national politics: Letters
Letter writers endorse Manzur in NH and Meyer in Maine, decry laws restricting abortion and assert congressional Republicans enable Trump corruption.
Excitement builds as LMH Health draws closer to completing Therapy Services renovations
The finish line is in sight for LMH Health’s renovation of its facility at the intersection of 6th and Maine Streets. Once complete, LMH Health Therapy Services, currently located on the second floor of the Main Campus, will relocate to a newly expanded clinic designed with patients in mind. The larger space will make it easier […]
Platner holds town hall in Portland as he looks to steady Senate campaign
Graham Platner was met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd Sunday at a town hall-style event in Maine as the Democrat moves to stabilize his Senate campaign after new reports about his past treatment of women.
Graham Platner takes questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is holding a town hall-style event where he is taking questions from voters in Maine
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign
Graham Platner has been met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd at a town hall-style event in Maine | KNX News 1070 AM
Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Forget corruption: From Graham Platner to Ken Paxton, both parties embrace the politics of hypocrisy
Democrats and Republicans both overlook scandals in their own candidates, from Graham Platner's allegations in Maine to Ken Paxton's history in Texas.
Massachusetts accounts for 4th-most contributions to Graham Platner campaign
Massachusetts accounts for the fourth-most contributions out of all 50 states sent to controversial Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign, with the Somerville-based Democratic Party PAC sending him an eye-popping $3.6 m…
4-star WR Demare Dezeurn decommits from Oklahoma
Four-star Westlake (Calif.) wide receiver Demare Dezeurn has decommitted from Oklahoma, he tells Rivals. Dezeurn had been pledged to the Sooners since September, when he chose them over offers from USC, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas Tech and a host of other programs. However, other schools have remained in contact with him since that initial commitment, pushing […]
Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals
“The state of Maine raised me. And the state of Maine saved me.”
Opinion | Graham Platner and the Rise of the ‘Dirtbag’ Democrat
And what the Maine candidate reveals about politics today.
A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush
Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H.W. Bush and cousin of former President George W. Bush is trying to break through a crowded GOP field in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary and put Maine in play this fall.
WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary
Maine voters are split on whether explosive allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will affect their vote in Tuesday's primary.
Graham Platner blasts new allegations as 'false accusations': 'Maine, you have my back'
Democrat Graham Platner calls allegations against him "politically motivated" as he rallies supporters in Bar Harbor amid multiple controversies.
Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied
Graham Platner says his past has been ‘weaponized’ at rally in Maine
Supporters brush off negative stories about the Democratic Senate candidate and rebut suggestions that he is the wrong person to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
The Messy Rise of Graham Platner
The Maine oyster farmer’s dark years are a mounting liability for Democrats in their quest to gain control of the Senate.
Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a preview of Trump’s “Meet the Press” interview.
‘What else do we have?’ Maine Democrats signal they’ll stick with Graham Platner, some with regret
Graham Platner is still likely to win Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary — but some voters in the state who once were excited by his campaign now say they’ll hold their noses while casting their ballots after a series of negative reports about his personal behavior.
Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary
The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.
GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy
Republican senators denounce Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over Nazi tattoo and scandal allegations ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Democrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
The Maine race is considered crucial to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the Senate, but Platner’s web of controversies is overshadowing other issues.
Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader, has remained officially neutral on the race, but in conservations with donors, he has been clear about which candidate he supports.
Fecteau orders Maine House investigation
The committee last met in 2021 when it voted to reprimand former Paris Rep. John Andrews, who at the time was a Libertarian, for refusing to wear a face covering on the House floor.
Platner’s latest controversy; Pratt and Hilton await California results: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) is facing fresh scrutiny after a report from The New York Times detailed new allegations from women about his past behavior in relationships. He has pushed b…
Dem senator bankrolling Platner's campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Ocean PAC donated $10,000 to controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him "wonderfully appealing."
Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
AOC dodges questions on abuse allegations, Nazi tattoo claims rocking Platner's campaign
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she needs time to review new allegations of aggressive behavior against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner reported by the New York Times
Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing allegations of unsettling and in least one case physically threatening behavior toward women he dated, according to a report published Thursday by The New York Times.
‘He hated women’: Explosive abuse, new Nazi tattoo allegations from exes rock Platner's campaign
Graham Platner's ex-girlfriends allege rape fantasies, violent episodes and heavy drinking in new report as Maine Democrat faces mounting scandals.