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Last update: 10 hours agoMaine Politics Under Pressure: Bernie Sanders brought his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour to Orono, packing the Collins Center for the Arts with more than 1,000 people to back Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and gubernatorial hopeful Troy Jackson—both tying Sanders’ message about corporate power to Maine’s affordability fight. Campaign Chaos: Platner’s race keeps getting louder online and off, with national attention fueled by a mix of viral controversy and outside attacks, including a Barstool founder’s public blow-up over Platner’s past. Local Governance: In Lincoln, voters are gathering signatures to trigger a recall of four town councilors after months of turmoil, manager turnover, and heated meetings. Arts & Community: UMaine named Susie Monagan executive director of the Collins Center for the Arts, and Portland’s Mayo Street Arts is hosting a free Traditional Arts Performance Showcase for community presenters. Education & Youth: Two Mainers became the first in the nation to earn college credit for the Girl Scout Gold Award through a new partnership with Central Maine Community College.
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