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Maine Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner says he’s suspending his campaign and filing to withdraw after a woman accused him of sexual assault. In an 11-minute video, Platner denied the claims as “all false,” argued the allegations were used to derail him before a July 13 ballot deadline, and said he wants any replacement process to be “open, transparent and democratic.” Democratic Party Reset: Maine Democrats voted to hold a convention to pick a new nominee, with the party still required to choose by July 27—leaving the race against Sen. Susan Collins in a tight, fast-moving scramble. Local Safety: Maine is urging residents to prepare for mosquito season as the Maine CDC reports positive mosquito pools for Jamestown Canyon virus in Augusta, recommending repellents, protective clothing, and removing standing water. Road Safety: A high-visibility speed enforcement push runs July 6-31 across Maine, with officials warning that speeding-related crashes remain a major cause of fatalities. Food & Farming: USDA is accepting grant applications for $60 million to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, including in Maine.

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