Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is considering his political future following public rape allegations made by a woman he previously dated. While Mr. Platner denied the claims in a social media video, the resulting pressure from party leadership and key political allies has left the status of his campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Susan … Read more
A seal pup was recently spotted floating on an unused boogie board near Stratton Island, Maine, according to photos shared by Keeper Charters with Maine’s Total Coverage. The sighting occurred in the Saco Bay area, where customers of the Saco-based fishing tour company observed the pup navigating the water near a known harbor seal colony. … Read more
Rapper Lil Wayne arrived more than two hours late to his Friday night concert at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire, according to social media reports and attendee accounts. While the artist eventually performed past the town’s 11 p.m. curfew, many fans reported leaving the venue before he took the stage. Why are concert-goers … Read more
Angler Elliot Sudal successfully removed a fishing hook from a nearly nine-foot great white shark off the coast of Nantucket on June 7, highlighting the growing intersection between recreational fishing and protected marine predators. While the shark was released unharmed, the incident underscores the strict federal regulations governing interactions with white sharks, which are managed … Read more
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, on Sunday to stabilize his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Despite recent reports regarding allegations of past violence toward an ex-girlfriend and the exchange of sexually explicit messages while married, Platner maintains strong support from his base, with no major endorsements rescinded. … Read more
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, on Saturday. This endorsement follows a series of reports this week in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal detailing allegations of toxic relationships and a past sexting scandal involving Platner. As Maine … Read more
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure as he defends his campaign against a series of allegations regarding his personal conduct. During a rally held Friday night, Platner addressed his supporters, characterizing the scrutiny of his past as an attempt to “weaponize” his history against him. … Read more
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing fresh scrutiny following a report detailing allegations from several women regarding his past behavior. The report, which surfaced Thursday, includes accounts from women who described their relationships with Platner as “toxic.” Allegations and Campaign Response The accounts provided to the media … Read more
Maine’s Maternal Care Crisis: A Bangor Practice Closure Signals Wider Trends The closure of Downeast OB/GYN in Bangor, Maine, on July 2, 2026, is the latest sign of a growing challenge in maternal healthcare access across the state. This follows the closure of at least ten hospital birthing centers in Maine over the past decade, … Read more
The Deepening Divide: Partisanship Reaches New Heights in Congress A new analysis reveals that 2025 marked the most partisan year in Congressional history, with an overwhelming majority of votes falling along strict party lines. This trend, fueled by a Republican-controlled House and Senate alongside a returning President Trump, signals a potentially lasting shift in the … Read more