Maine Politics: The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to remove a transgender sports ballot question after “Protect Girls Sports” failed to collect enough valid signatures, a ruling that keeps the measure off November’s ballot. U.S. Senate Shakeup: Democrats are scrambling to replace embattled former nominee Graham Platner after he suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation he denies; the party is moving toward a convention process with a July 27 deadline, while new contenders step forward and national Democrats and others publicly attack or question specific candidates. Local Governance: In Machias, voters approved a six-month cannabis moratorium to review a 2024 ordinance after a regulatory tangle tied to a licensee’s death. Public Safety: A 92-year-old Winslow man died after a single-vehicle crash in Vassalboro, police say. Transportation & Travel: The CAT ferry service saw bookings jump 28.7% (over 31,600 passengers) versus last year. Community & Culture: Tall ships for Sail250 passed through the Cape Cod Canal, and Maine’s Blue Angels are back in Brunswick ahead of the Great State of Maine Air Show. Education: The Maine DOE announced a SUN Meals site finder and a new $500,000 grant request for a Healthcare Careers Exploration Program for rural youth.