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Maine’s Zohran? Veteran and farmer Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Platner is the latest Democrat to announce his candidacy in the 2026 senate race against the incumbent Collins. Others ...

'I work incredibly hard': Maine oyster farmer aims to unseat Sen. Collins

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer from Downeast Maine, made his campaign official Tuesday night from Ellsworth. Platner is a ...

Maine oysterman stirring up Democrats’ efforts to oust Susan Collins

A largely unknown oysterman and military veteran, Graham Platner garnered widespread attention this week when he launched a U ...

AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves?

States Newsroom reports that AmeriCorps faces severe funding cuts, impacting community services and member placements across ...
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Health care providers, advocates call out Collins for supporting Medicaid cuts that will slash rural hospitals, jobs and services

With hundreds of hospitals on the brink of closure, countless others preparing deep service cuts, and millions of health care ...

Maine Mamdani: So-Called ‘Grassroots’ Oyster Farmer Has Deep Connections To Far-Left

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running as a Democrat in the Maine Senate primary, is being propped up as a “grassroots” candidate who can win over Trump supporters. His record tells a more ...

Dems are pushing 'Maine's Mamdani' in race to oust Susan Collins, GOP chief says

Graham Platner's Senate run against Sen. Susan Collins shows the Democrats are looking to export Zohran Mamdani's policies across the country, says Maine GOP executive director Jason Savage.

Emily in Paris first look as Lily Collins returns to iconic role - but in a new city

Netflix hit series Emily in Paris is back this December and this time around, Emily, played by Lily Collins, takes on a new ...