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Jake Posik | Maine Policy Institute

Posted on February 10, 2023 by dmartignetti

Keeping you informed about what is happening inside Augusta with the experts from Maine Policy Institute.

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Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

Defense & Criticism Of Platner

The discussion centers on the defense and criticism of a political figure, Platner, who has faced accusations of past misconduct,…

Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

Steven Portnoy

The Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, says he’s reflecting on a “path forward” in the race, as…

Tuesday, July 7, 202607/07/2026

Impending Dropout For Platner

The conversation centers on the impending dropout of a political candidate, Graham Platner, who is facing numerous accusations and has…

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Asking for Maine to be Home Base for New Arctic Icebreaker Ship

The ships are modernized icebreaker vessels being constructed for use as early as 2028.

9 hours ago in Local

Person Reportedly Hit, Killed by Amtrak Train in Brunswick

An ambulance and numerous police cruisers were on the scene.

12 hours ago in Local

Owner of Friendship market released from ICE custody

The owner of a market in Knox County has returned home after he was taken into ICE custody last month.

National Headlines

18 hours ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

23 hours ago in Local, National

Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

5 days ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

6 days ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.