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Maine August 19

Veteran who served in Middle Eastern wars launches campaign against Sen. Susan Collins

Combat veteran Graham Platner enters 2026 Senate race as Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins in Maine with focus on healthcare and veterans.

Immigration August 19

Maine reserve police officer agrees to leave US voluntarily after ICE arrest for immigration violations

Jamaican national working as Maine police officer arrested by ICE and ATF, granted voluntary departure rather than deportation after firearm purchase attempt.

Elections August 16

Bush family political dynasty may be eyeing a comeback in 2026 governor’s race in Maine

Jonathan Bush, cousin of former President George W. Bush, is considering a run for governor in Maine as Democrats hold the edge but term limits open the 2026 race.

Sharks August 13

Great white shark lurking near Northeast vacation spot, drone video shows

Police in Scarborough, Maine confirmed a 10-12 foot great white shark was spotted off the coastline near popular beaches and are alerting the public for awareness.

Health July 31

Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.

US July 30

PETA calls Maine lobster festival 'egregiously cruel' in new lawsuit against city

PETA has filed a lawsuit against the Maine Lobster Festival, arguing the steaming of lobsters is “egregiously cruel."

Politics July 30

Dem governor's buried cocaine investigation docs hit with official inquiry as questions swirl over Senate run

The National Republican Senatorial Committee appealed a denial of records on Gov. Janet Mills' 1990 cocaine investigation, citing public interest.

Dept of Education July 29

Linda McMahon sends warning to Maine after state's education chief's emails undermining Trump surface

Linda McMahon addressed a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital report on the Maine education commissioner's emails advising schools against following Trump's executive orders on public education.

Maine July 28

Maine education chief told state's schools to ignore Trump's executive orders, emails show

Emails showed a Maine official directing schools to follow state rights act over President Donald Trump's order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports competitions.

Politics July 22

Maine's Dem governor laughs off questions when confronted about alleged past cocaine use

Maine's Dem. Gov. Janet Mills ignored questions about her alleged cocaine use in the past in the second video confrontation in recent weeks as she possibly mulls Senate run.

Homicide July 22

Teen murder suspect led police on 'wild goose chase' after paddleboarder's death in coastal town: report

Maine authorities charged a teenage camper in the strangulation death of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found on a remote island in Crawford Pond.