Maine’s largest city, population 68,408 (2020); gateway to Greater Portland
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.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.
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.
The government has signed Lulu’s Law, directing the FCC to enable emergency mobile alerts when shark attacks occur. States will implement warnings; Alabama already has a similar system. Lulu Gribbin, who survived a 2024 shark attack, advocates the measure, saying it could save lives.
A shooting in Biddeford, Maine, has left one person dead with ICE involved. State Police and Public Safety are on scene, and the FBI is expected to investigate. Several lawmakers demand answers about body cameras, the shooter’s status, and why ICE was present. The incident follows a separate Texas ICE shooting and ongoing immigration enforcement crackdowns.