Some Mainers in a focus group this week said they are only
reluctantly supporting Graham Platner over Gov. Janet Mills in the U.S.
Senate Democratic primary. A participant said the candidates’ ages are a factor
in supporting Platner, 41, over Mills, 78, who would be the oldest freshman
senator in history. But several participants said Platner’s past social media
posts and a tattoo linked to Nazis have made them reluctant to back him.
Staff at the Portland Public Library’s downtown branch
called police for assistance 501 times last year — more than double the number in 2024 — a stark increase
that has city and library officials looking for answers. While serving
vulnerable populations is nothing new for public libraries, the extent to which
the library is relied upon by homeless people and those with substance use or mental
health challenges has put immense pressure on staff.
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine
governor’s race this year?
Republicans hold huge spending advantage in Maine Senate race,
and it’s getting bigger
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine
governor’s race this year?
Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming
health care
Broadway Bowl in South Portland to close after less than 3
years