Jul 14 What it means when federal authorities say vehicles are 'weaponized' By Associated Press The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Continue reading
Jul 14 DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety' By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."… Continue reading
Jul 13 ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 10 Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race By Meg Kinnard, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 5:33 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats… Continue watching
Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control By Lisa Desjardins After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come. Continue reading
Jul 09 Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading