AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoMaine Politics: Graham Platner has suspended his U.S. Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation, and Democrats are now scrambling to replace him before the July 27 deadline—setting off a messy internal fight over who can win back Platner’s progressive base while distancing from the scandal. New Candidates: Former Maine Gov. bid runner-up Nirav Shah launched his Senate bid, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows also announced she’s running; other Democrats are lining up as the party plans a large nominating convention. Court Ruling: A federal appeals court upheld that Maine-funded religious schools must follow the state’s LGBTQ nondiscrimination rules to receive tuition assistance. Housing Watch: Maine home prices hit a record June median of $436,000, with sales up year over year. Public Safety: Police report two separate four-vehicle crashes that snarled I-295 in Falmouth, and a Hermon drug bust led to five arrests and a stolen vehicle recovery. Community & Local Life: Caribou’s “Thursdays on Sweden” street festival is drawing crowds downtown, and Portland’s Pizzaiolo owner Pat Scally has died.
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