AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaine Politics: Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, and the Maine Democratic Party says it will hold a July 25 nominating convention to pick a replacement for the November ballot—leaving Democrats scrambling after a scandal-plagued campaign that threatened their bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins. Party Process: County meetings to select delegates are being discussed as the party tries to meet a tight late-July deadline, with multiple factions arguing over how the successor should be chosen. Culture & Community: Dartmouth Cultural Center’s “Accidental Metamorphosis” brings together 15 women artists for a juried, multi-medium show—paintings, sculpture, photos, and more—highlighting Maine’s ongoing appetite for arts events that feel both local and connected to national networks. Health & Care: Greater Seacoast Health adds new behavioral health and dental providers, expanding integrated care options for patients across the region. Local Business: A new in-home pet sitting service opens in Presque Isle, aiming to fill a northern Maine gap for dog and cat care that keeps pets in familiar surroundings.
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