Maine
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Democratic Senate primary, handing nomination to Graham Platner
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Maine Governor Janet Mills withdrew from the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Thursday, leaving oyster farmer Graham Platner as the unopposed nominee against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills cited insufficient fundraising after trailing Platner badly in polls ahead of the June 9 primary.
Kirby Bradford faces murder charges in the death of his friend Robert Bruso in Palermo, Maine. Authorities uncovered a detailed planning list and evidence of a cover-up after Bruso's body was found in April 2025. The killing is believed to have occurred around February 8, 2025.
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A judge in Maine has ruled that teenager Deven Young is competent to stand trial for the 2025 murder of paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart. The decision came after Young, now 18, was accused of killing the 48-year-old on Crawford Pond and misleading investigators. The ruling did not address whether he will be tried as an adult or juvenile.
Austin Doucette faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his longtime girlfriend Mikayla Rose DeSantis in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. The incident, which Doucette claimed was accidental during 911 calls, resulted in DeSantis's death from multiple gunshot wounds. Police recovered evidence suggesting otherwise at the scene.
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A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates that a private jet that crashed in Maine in January remained on the ground eight minutes longer than recommended after deicing. The incident killed all six aboard during a snowstorm. Experts suggest ice contamination likely contributed to the loss of control.
President Trump's immigration crackdown is complicating Republicans' efforts to hold onto Congress during the midterm elections. This challenge is particularly visible in Maine, where the policy is influencing political dynamics.
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A recent immigration enforcement operation in Maine has heightened tensions in the battle for a vulnerable U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The operation, launched by federal authorities, drew criticism for its broad scope and prompted Collins to intervene with the Department of Homeland Security. Democratic challengers have seized on the issue to question her independence from the Trump administration.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends U.S. Senate campaign
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