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Politics November 6

Iraq War vet running for US Senate says he won’t mourn Dick Cheney

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, a military veteran, indicated he will not mourn the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Maine November 5

Healthcare system apologizes after over 500 living patients told they were dead via mail: 'Pretty upsetting'

MaineHealth apologized after a computer malfunction sent 521 death notifications to living patients Oct. 20. Apology letters are being sent to all affected patients.

Maine November 5

Maine voters defeat voter ID ballot initiative, approve 'red flag' gun restrictions

Maine voters reject voter ID requirements while approving "red flag" gun restrictions in Tuesday's election, defeating Question 1 and passing Question 2 ballot measures.

Elections November 3

Senate Dem candidate who wrote he 'became a communist' now says he was joking

Maine Democrat Graham Platner dismissed his old Reddit posts identifying as "communist" as mere jokes as he seeks to challenge Susan Collins in 2026.

Media October 23

'The View' ladies slam Maine Senate candidate over Nazi symbol tattoo, saying it's 'not just a whoopsie'

"The View" hosts all criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over his Nazi-style tattoo and controversial Reddit posts from his past.

Bernie Sanders October 23

Bernie Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate under fire for Reddit comments

Bernie Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid Nazi-style tattoo and controversial Reddit posts, calling media focus misplaced.

Senate October 22

Maine Dem Senate hopeful backed by Bernie Sanders apologizes for Nazi-style tattoo, vows to stay in race

Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner covered a Nazi-linked tattoo after backlash over old posts and apologized but refused to quit as rivals demand he drop out.

Media October 21

Maine Democratic Senate candidate insists he's 'not a secret Nazi' after controversial tattoo reveal

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner defended a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, claiming it came from a "very inebriated" decision in 2007.

Senate October 17

Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.

Senate October 14

Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Democratic Party October 10

Democrat prematurely announces Senate campaign launch, but quickly deletes post

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills appears to have prematurely launched her campaign for the Senate on Friday and quickly deleted her announcement after realizing the mistake.