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Graham Platner launches 48-hour survey that could pave the way for his exit
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (616+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " Democratic U. S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign escalated another fight with the state party on Wednesday, asking supporters to answer a 48-hour survey aimed at influencing the process of replacing him on the ballot. The dueling moves mark an…...
Republicans are preparing for an ad blitz attacking whoever replaces Graham Platner
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (604+ words) If you or someone you know needs resources or support related to sexual violence, contact the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault's 24/7 hotline at 800-871-7741. Get the inside scoop for just $1/week for the first month Republicans are gearing up for a…...
Influencer suing Trump administration after she was barred from JD Vance's event in Bangor
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (260+ words) Social media influencer Amanda Mc Gonigle filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration after she was barred from Vice President J. D Vance's event in Bangor this spring. Mc Gonigle, who lives in Massachusetts, said she registered to attend Vance's…...
Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (123+ words) The scramble to replace Graham Platner continues with even the oyster farmer's campaign trying to get in on the action." The progressive political newcomer from Sullivan is still the Democratic nominee for U. S. Senate, but the calls for him to step…...
Letter: Graham Platner should find other ways to serve Maine
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (115+ words) Bangor Daily News Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews. com While I previously supported and donated to Graham Platner's campaign, the recent allegations are deeply concerning. Although I…...
Opinion: Congress must act to protect Haitians in Maine
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (457+ words) Perry B. Newman is the executive director of Konbit Sante. For 25 years, Konbit Sante " founded and based in Maine " has worked to support a sustainable healthcare system in Cap-Haitien, the second-largest city in Haiti and Portland's sister city. Through decades of…...
Bangor City Council plans to add punishments to its ethics code
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (627+ words) Bangor's City Council is planning to add punishments to its ethics code following a flurry of ethics investigations into councilors' conduct. Proposed changes would give councilors a blueprint for responding to findings from the Board of Ethics, which does not…...
Bangor hasn't started "formal search' for new fire chief month after abrupt departure
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (161+ words) A month after the Bangor fire chief abruptly resigned the city has not yet started a formal search for a replacement. Fire Chief Geoffrey Low resigned June 5in the middle of a three-year contract. Eric Pelletier, who has served eight years…...
Maine Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put thumb on scale of replacing him on ballot
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (308+ words) The Maine Democratic Party on Tuesday night accused U. S. Senate nominee Graham Platner of improperly trying to influence the party's process for picking a replacement if he drops out in the wake of multiple reports of sexual misconduct. The sharp comments…...
Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend says he removed condoms without consent
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (207+ words) Another former girlfriend of Democratic U. S. Senate nominee Graham Platner has come forward to allege nonconsensual sexual behavior. Lyndsey Fifield told the Washington Post'that Platner on multiple occasions would remove the condom she asked him to wear during sex because she…...