American politician and lawyer, governor of Maine since 2019
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. He denies the allegations, saying the decision is about protecting campaigns from power structures. The Maine Democratic Party must nominate a replacement before the July 27 deadline as it races to defend Susan Collins in November.
Several US states are implementing or considering temporary bans on new data center construction, citing concerns over resource use, pollution, and infrastructure. Maine has approved a moratorium, while others like Georgia are moving toward similar measures. The federal government is also contemplating a nationwide pause.
The Republican Party's main committees and allied groups have built a $600 million cash advantage over Democrats, with $843.6 million compared to $243 million. This financial edge could give Republicans a significant advantage in midterm campaign spending, driven by the GOP's fundraising strength and the Trump super PAC's large war chest.
Governor Janet Mills has vetoed a bill that would have paused large data center development in Maine until late 2027. She supports a moratorium but objects to the bill's lack of an exemption for a project in Jay, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs. Mills plans to issue an executive order to examine data center impacts.
Maine Senator Susan Collins has released a new ad while challenger Graham Platner has followed with a combative message, marking the general-election kickoff in what is shaping up as a record-spending contest. The ads set out the central arguments for each candidate as both sides seek to define the race.
President Trump has been informally polling aides and guests about whether Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio should lead the Republican ticket in 2028 and has repeatedly mused that a Vance–Rubio ticket would be a "dream team." Both officials have been taking higher-profile roles: Vance is expanding his foreign policy and Midwest campaigning, while Rubio is engaging in diplomacy and public briefings.
A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, has injured multiple people and prompted a mass casualty response. The site remains under investigation as officials assess the damage and search for additional victims. The company describes itself as a high‑tech lumber manufacturer and has a long family history in Maine.
Graham Platner has front-lined a Fight the Oligarchy rally in Portland, Maine, alongside Bernie Sanders, as he seeks the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate. He has faced questions over a resurfaced online history and a controversial post about a veteran. The event comes as his campaign confronts scrutiny of his past remarks.
The NY Post reports alleged misconduct by Andrè Gudger and financial ties to Michael Blake’s campaign. Records show past accusations and dismissals; Blake has praised Gudger and highlighted ownership ties to Next Level Sports & Entertainment.
Graham Platner has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine despite weeks of damaging reporting about sexually explicit messages, a chest tattoo linked to Nazi imagery and accounts from former partners describing volatile behavior. Platner has held to the campaign, high-profile Democrats have continued to back him, and he will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Democrats are grappling with Graham Platner’s recent disclosures ahead of the Maine Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The New York Times has reported disturbing accounts from several former partners, while Platner has described his past as a period of transformation. Party leaders remain cautiously supportive, highlighting the stakes for control of the Senate.
A Maine Democrat candidate, Platner, has faced fresh allegations from former girlfriends about abusive behavior and infidelity, alongside revelations of a Nazi-symbol tattoo and sexting during marriage. Platner denies violence and says past acts reflect a dark period; campaigning focuses on working‑class issues as the primary election nears.
The Maine Senate primary has become a test of Democratic unity as Graham Platner confronts a cascade of past misconduct allegations. Voters weigh his outsider appeal against concerns about character, with Mills’ campaign staying on the sidelines as Democrats wrestle with how to respond ahead of the general election.
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Several colleagues hesitate to endorse him, citing his past scandals, while party leaders urge unity to regain Senate control.
Democrat Graham Platner has clinched the Maine Senate nomination amid a wave of scandals linked to past behavior and posts. Some Democrats argue voters care about issues and elect candidates who energize the base, while others caution against dismissing misconduct. The race now moves to a general election against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge remains closed despite calls to open it, with Mallory McMorrow accusing Donald Trump of blocking its opening to benefit a major donor. The scenario is unfolding as Michigan’s primary races intensify and the bridge becomes a point of political leverage.
Alden J. Robbins has died from injuries sustained in the May 15 fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine. The blaze required hundreds of firefighters and left ten injured, including Robbins’ daughter Lily. The silo-based ignition caused a dramatic explosion and widespread fire; authorities say the fire was accidental and ongoing investigations are underway. Maine’s governor has expressed condolences and urged prayers for the Robbins family.
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, is facing growing pressure to withdraw after a Politico report details a 2021 sexual assault allegation from Jenny Racicot. Platner denies the accusation, while Democrats including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urge him to step aside; the party weighs replacement options ahead of a July 13 deadline.
Graham Platner has suspended his campaign in the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation from 2021 surfaced, eroding support and endorsements. Democrats must replace him by July 27, as they seek a new candidate to challenge Senator Collins. Several figures are considering entering the race.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended most vehicle stops for immigration enforcement after two fatal shootings in six days — one in Biddeford, Maine, and one in Houston. The pause allows narrow exceptions for serious-crime targets and joint operations and comes as federal and state authorities open multiple investigations.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing state permits for hyperscale data centres using 50 megawatts or more for up to one year. The order directs regulators to write consistent environmental and grid standards, explore requiring centres to pay for or supply their own power, and consider ending sales-tax exemptions.