Matt Kerbel, Wolves and Sheep - As of this writing, Graham Platner has not yet formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, but his departure should be inevitable. His party support cratered—and justifiably so—in the wake of the sexual assault allegation against him that surfaced on Monday. He has canceled public events while considering his next steps, and if he doesn’t yet realize that his candidacy is no longer viable, he will soon.
This could be a blessing in disguise for Maine Democrats. Maine election law has a provision allowing party nominees to withdraw for any reason as long as they do it by a specified date, which in this case is next Monday. After that, the party has two weeks to find a replacement. Given that Platner was polling even with Susan Collins in a state that Kamala Harris won by seven points while the Democratic gubernatorial nominee is running away with her contest, it’s fair to say that from an electoral perspective Democrats will be better off without Platner on the ballot.
Maine
Biz - Portland-based
Maine Community Bank launched a dedicated merchant services division to meet
growing demand for card processing, point-of-sale systems and e-commerce
solutions. The division will operate effective immediately.
JOBS
Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Freeport. Apply here.U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Storage Facility Housekeeper in Brunswick. Apply here.
UPCOMING
JULY 8
Peaks Island Lions Club, 2 Garden Rd., Peaks Island: Don Campbell, 5
Thursday Night Concert Series at Winslow Park
For more info on the artists and to see the Memorial Park summer concert schedule, visit the Meetinghouse Arts website
JULY 9 — JIM SHARKEY: Original songs blending Celtic traditional ballad influences with contemporary issues.
JULY 16 — COASTAL WINDS: Enjoy the vibrant sounds of the Coastal Winds, a community band featuring over 35 skilled woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists from the Freeport area.
JULY 23 — THE FLUKES:A Fun-Loving Ukulele Society, The Flukes bring joy to all ages with their performance, playing tunes from Bach to the Beatles.
JULY 30 — THE DELTA KNIGHTS BAND: Led by frontman Rob Babson, The Delta Knights Band has spent 30 years as a Southern Maine staple, delivering a tight, expert blend of blues, R&B, and classic rock.
AUGUST 6 — VINYL FOSSILS…Don't miss this six-piece band performing classic rock and roll music.
AUGUST 13 — CAROLE WISE | MARK ABRAHAM | DENNY BREAU | APRIL REED-COX: Four gifted Maine musicians unite to perform a harmonious, authentic blend of original songs celebrating friendship and collaboration.
AUGUST 20 — CORMAC MCCARTHY: Don't miss Cormac McCarthy's enthralling Americana set, showcasing his expertise as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.
AUGUST 27 — BESS JACQUES & THE STRAYS: Bess Jacques & The Strays deliver a vibrant, nostalgic blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush vocal ballads and hard-swinging originals from their debut album.
Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport View it on website
JULY 8
Coastal
Waters Commission, 30 Main Street, 6:00 pm
Library
Board of Trustees 10 Library Drive, 6:00 pm
JULY 9
Shellfish Commission Meeting 30 Main Street, 6:30 pm
JULY 10
30th Annual Ocean Waves Quilters Quilt Show July 10th – July
12th →
Old Orr's Island Schoolhouse, 1594 Harpswell Islands Rd, Orr's Island
10:00 am
..JULY 11
Great
State of Maine Air Show - Blue Angels → Brunswick Landing Venture,
74 Neptune Dr, Brunswick 9:00 am
JULY 12
Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: The Honey Tones, 2-4
Music in the Parks - Memorial Park, 19 Bow St 2:00 pm
Complete Streets Committee →30 Main Street, Freeport 7:30 am
Conservation Commission → 5 Depot Street 6:30 pm
JULY 22
Waves for the Bay: Friends of Casco Bay Members Annual Meeting: 5:30-7:30 pm. Where: Portland Yacht Services, 100 West Commercial Street, Portland, ME. The event will be held outside on a gravel surface under a tent, rain or shine.