Maine Senate Race: Troy Jackson is now the Democratic nominee to challenge Susan Collins, but his “fewer than 100 days” sprint comes with fresh scrutiny after reports that he and his longtime partner are second cousins and share two adult sons. Immigration & Accountability: Maine’s rabbis issued a joint call for peace, urging politicians to stop using “genocide” to describe the Gaza war, while other coverage highlights ongoing anger over ICE shootings and calls for body cameras and better vetting. Education Policy: A Senate panel advanced a bipartisan bill that would block parts of Trump’s Education Department reorganization, with Collins backing the effort to keep key programs in place. Local Culture & Community: Girls Who Code returned to Maine with a free camp at Husson University, pairing coding with sisterhood for middle and high school students. Northern Maine Travel: JetBlue will keep Essential Air Service to Presque Isle for two more years, starting Sept. 1. Arts & Heritage: The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association’s 4-Port Loop brought the schooner Harvey Gamage to Bangor as part of America 250 celebrations. Faith & Law: A federal judge blocked part of Maine’s Human Rights Act in the Bangor Christian School case, limiting enforcement tied to religious-equality rules.