Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
The high-profile race, considered critical to Democrats’ efforts to take control of the Senate, has been roiled by a series of concerning revelations about Graham Platner, the party’s nominee.
A summer of celebratory drinking is underway in the birthplace of the American Revolution. But however tipsy the tourists get, the founders probably had them beat.
A summer of celebratory drinking is underway in the birthplace of the American Revolution. But however tipsy the tourists get, the founders probably had them beat.
Kim Smith, a city worker in Presque Isle, Maine, planned a year’s worth of festivities with a commitment that bordered on obsession. Her approach felt quintessentially American.
Kim Smith, a city worker in Presque Isle, Maine, planned a year’s worth of festivities with a commitment that bordered on obsession. Her approach felt quintessentially American.
Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.
Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.
The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the tournament started.
The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the tournament started.
The mayor of Quincy, Mass., is being sued over 10-foot statues of two Catholic saints that he wants to install in front of a new public safety complex.
The mayor of Quincy, Mass., is being sued over 10-foot statues of two Catholic saints that he wants to install in front of a new public safety complex.
Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.
Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.
The crowded race for governor has barely qualified as background noise in recent months, drowned out by the high-stakes, turbulent campaign for U.S. Senate.
The crowded race for governor has barely qualified as background noise in recent months, drowned out by the high-stakes, turbulent campaign for U.S. Senate.
Democratic candidates Troy Jackson, a former president of the State Senate; Shenna Bellows, the secretary of state, and Hannah Pingree, a former speaker of the State House.
The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.
The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.
Mr. Frank speaks about the missteps of the Democratic Party and his hope for its future. “Frankly, if I weren’t dying, people wouldn’t be paying as much attention.”
Mr. Frank speaks about the missteps of the Democratic Party and his hope for its future. “Frankly, if I weren’t dying, people wouldn’t be paying as much attention.”
Former Representative Barney Frank in Ogunquit, Maine, in 2017. Mr. Frank, who has congestive heart failure, is speaking out on the future of the Democratic Party.
Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. A battle ensued.
Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. A battle ensued.
Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, ready — to see her exit.
Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, ready — to see her exit.
Gov. Janet Mills said she rejected what would have been the nation’s first moratorium on data centers because it failed to exempt a project in a distressed mill town.
Gov. Janet Mills said she rejected what would have been the nation’s first moratorium on data centers because it failed to exempt a project in a distressed mill town.
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