Nation Jul 13 ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force Bystander video taken after the shooting showed agents trying to slow a white sedan that was driving in circles in an intersection in Biddeford, southwest of Portland.
Politics Jul 10 Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Politics Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
Politics Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.
Nation Jul 07 New York man suing after ICE sent officers to his home over an email David Streever is one of at least two residents of upstate New York who was served with a federal warning in June in the wake of criticizing ICE online.
Politics Jul 07 Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”…
Politics Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two…
Politics Jun 09 Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.
Politics Jun 05 Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Last weekend, his campaign wrestled with stories about sexually explicit messages that Platner sent to several women while he was married. Then on Thursday, The New York Times reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends. Some viewed him positively but…
Politics May 28 Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits announced Thursday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that it says impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety.