Maine ICE shooting: Man who was killed was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
Graham Platner plans to withdraw from ME Senate race
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff with The Washington Post as Democrat Graham Platner announces his plans to withdraw from the competitive Senate race in Maine. Platner has been backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders and was working to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. LiveNOW is also speaking with Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo as Dems scramble to find a new candidate to take on Collins come November.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff with The Washington Post as Democrat Graham Platner announces his plans to withdraw from the competitive Senate race in Maine. Platner has been backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders and was working to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. LiveNOW is also speaking with Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo as Dems scramble to find a new candidate to take on Collins come November.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race
We are now learning that Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign on Wednesday. This comes amid growing calls from top Democrats across the country for him to quit the race. Platner's exit from the race comes five days before a crucial deadline, which, if he had missed, would have prevented Maine Democrats from replacing him with a new nominee on the general election ballot. Platner has previously called the allegations against him "false" after a Politico story was published detailing allegations against him.
We are now learning that Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign on Wednesday. This comes amid growing calls from top Democrats across the country for him to quit the race. Platner's exit from the race comes five days before a crucial deadline, which, if he had missed, would have prevented Maine Democrats from replacing him with a new nominee on the general election ballot. Platner has previously called the allegations against him "false" after a Politico story was published detailing allegations against him.
Maine fire, explosion kills firefighter, injures multiple people at lumber mill, officials say
A fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine killed a firefighter and injured multiple people on Friday.
A fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine killed a firefighter and injured multiple people on Friday.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
One of world's oldest lobster fishers, Virginia Oliver, dies in Maine at 105
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport
Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.
Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.
Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
Teen charged in Maine paddleboarder's death that sparked serial killer fears
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Cause of death revealed after father, daughter found deceased in Maine park
A father and daughter from Ulster Park, New York, were found dead after going missing while hiking Mount Katahdin in Maine.
A father and daughter from Ulster Park, New York, were found dead after going missing while hiking Mount Katahdin in Maine.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Hiker found dead in Maine, search continues for 28-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old hiker was found dead near a mountain summit in Maine while his 28-year-old daughter remains missing, authorities said Tuesday.
A 58-year-old hiker was found dead near a mountain summit in Maine while his 28-year-old daughter remains missing, authorities said Tuesday.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Maine coast, tremors felt in Boston
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
Woman goes missing in Maine forest for days, is rescued hundreds of feet from dead husband
Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.
Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.