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Boston GlobeFriday, 1 May 2026
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Mills pulls out of Senate race in Maine
Choice of Democratic leaders is outpaced by progressive Platner in bid to take on Collins
The paper approaches the campaign withdrawal factually, focusing on the internal Democratic party dynamics and the ideological shift it represents for the primary race.
Maine Governor Janet Mills ended her primary campaign for the US Senate, ceding the race to a progressive challenger who will now face incumbent Republican Susan Collins in a closely watched New England contest.
“outpaced by progressive Platner”
“Civic-minded regional authority”
Ruling on maps may be felt here
Districts drawn with diversity in mind could be challenged
Projects the local Massachusetts implications of a national Supreme Court redistricting decision.
Months later, still no autopsy results on man who died after fight in jail
Investigative local reporting highlighting institutional delays and seeking accountability in an in-custody death.
When it comes to audit, GOP on Democrat’s side
DiZoglio gets plenty of support as she presses the Legislature
Highlights an unusual bipartisan alliance on a state-level political transparency issue.
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