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Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting - Reuters
Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting Reuters
July 14, 2026One killed in encounter with US immigration agents in Maine, lawmaker says - Reuters
One killed in encounter with US immigration agents in Maine, lawmaker says Reuters
July 13, 202610 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
July 13, 2026Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race - Reuters
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race Reuters
July 10, 2026Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86
After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.
May 20, 2026Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running
Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.
April 30, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026