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The 2026 Maine primary night saw significant results with Graham Plattner projected as the winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite only 6% of votes reported. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles led with 44.6% of the votes reported, indicating a commanding lead. The night highlighted the impact of ranked-choice voting, particularly in the Democratic gubernatorial race, where the second-place candidate could emerge victorious.

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Whale Present Off Maine Shores Likely Losing New Protections

There are only about 380 North Atlantic right whales left.

5 hours ago in Local

Boy Rescued on Rangeley Lake After Drifting 1.5 Miles in Choppy Waters

Visual contact with the boy was lost

6 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Issue 115 Tickets in Single Day on Turnpike

The citations were issued for speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations.

National Headlines

9 hours ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

6 days ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…