Maine Senate Race - Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
Graham Platner sings for his supper in the rain
Press Herald
- A potential U.S. Senate primary between Gov. Janet Mills and other Democratic candidates – led by Hancock County oyster farmer Graham Platner – highlights a broader national struggle as the party tries to redefine itself and win back voters after the 2024 presidential election. The primary is still eight months away, but the race to take on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a five-term Republican incumbent, is already generating plenty of buzz.
- With a federal shutdown looking increasingly likely next week, more than 11,000 federal workers in Maine could be affected in much the same way they were during recent stoppages in 2013, 2018 and 2019. What’s different this time is that President Donald Trump has directed agencies to prepare for terminations rather than furloughs, meaning some Mainers could lose their jobs.
- The contract dispute between Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield heated up on Friday, with the hospital system’s president responding to accusations from the insurer about the status of the talks. If the two sides fail to reach an agreement, Northern Light’s health care providers would be out-of-network for about 30,000 Anthem patients in Maine.
- Cumberland County leaders say use of the jail by ICE may be out of their control