Maine

Explosion at Maine lumber mill leaves at least 10 injured as firefighters battle intense blaze

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A large fire and explosion Friday at a lumber mill in Maine injured at least 10 people, officials said. The blaze was still active as of late Friday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a fire and explosion at 10 a.m. at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland, Mike Sauschuck, commissioner of the … Read more

Vance calls Sen. Susan Collins ‘a good fit for Maine’ despite his frustrations with her

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Vice President JD Vance offered a vote of confidence Thursday for Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican who voted to convict President Donald Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial and faces a tough re-election fight this year in Maine. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Sometimes I … Read more

Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ELLSWORTH, MAINE — Graham Platner says he still wouldn’t support Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader going forward, even after holding what he described as a “perfectly cordial conversation” with the top Democrat in the chamber. Platner, an oyster farmer and Army and Marine veteran who … Read more

Graham Platner looks to unite Maine Democrats as their ‘presumptive’ Senate nominee

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PORTLAND, Maine — Before Graham Platner dove into the meat of his speech at the Maine Democratic Party Convention Saturday night, where he said it is “very odd but deeply humbling” to be the “presumptive nominee” for Senate, he first thanked his former opponent, Gov. Janet Mills. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

‘New Democrat party’: Senate GOP sounds off on ‘extreme’ Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

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Major shake-up in Maine Senate Democratic primary Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports after Gov. Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate Democratic primary, leaving controversial candidate Graham Platner as the presumptive nominee. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are eyeing the chance to go after Graham Platner now that … Read more

Maine 18-year-old charged in death of paddleboarder ruled competent to stand trial

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PORTLAND, Maine — A judge has ruled an 18-year-old man charged with murder in the killing of a paddleboarder in Maine is competent to stand trial. The death of Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart, 48, of St. George, last year shocked the community around Crawford Pond in rural Union, Maine. Authorities charged Deven Young of Frankfort, Maine, … Read more

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate after trailing military veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in the Democratic primary, citing a lack of financial resources. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “While I have the drive and passion, … Read more

Maine Gov Janet Mills drops out of Democratic race for Senate, signaling she struggled to raise enough money

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state on Thursday. Mills announced the move in a statement posted on X, saying she failed to raise enough funds to support her campaign. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment … Read more

Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner to win Democratic nomination

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Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, all but ensuring Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in one of November’s most important Senate races. “While I have the drive and the passion, commitment and experience, … Read more