Maine Democrat urged to resign due to Nazi tattoo and past Reddit comments
Maine Senate Candidate Faces Controversy Over Tattoo Maine Democrat Graham Platner, a newcomer in the Senate race supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, recently revealed he had covered up a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism after backlash followed the resurfacing of old social media posts. Critics had called for him to withdraw from the race. The […]
Bernie Sanders supports Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversies
Sens. Bernie Sanders from Idaho and Vermont is facing criticism from Republicans for endorsing progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner for the Democratic nomination in Maine. This backlash comes after concerns about Platner’s past social media comments and notable tattoos. Paul Dame, the chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, urged Sanders to reconsider his support for […]
Maine Shooting Victims Raise Concerns About NGO Redirecting Donations to Help Migrants
LePage Accuses NGOs of Misappropriating Donations for Lewiston Shooting Victims Former Maine Governor Paul LePage, who is running for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, has joined other victims of the Lewiston shootings in alleging that various nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have redirected donations meant for the victims to politically linked groups, particularly those aiding immigrants in […]
Maine police look for older man suspected of taking $7,400 he discovered on the roadside
Police Investigate Theft of Cash in Small Maine Town Authorities in a quiet Maine town are currently on the lookout for an elderly man who is believed to have taken $7,400 that fell off the roof of a stranger’s vehicle. This unusual case, handled by the Kennebunk Police Department, kicked off on October 15 when […]
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner talks about tattoo connected to Nazis
Controversial Tattoo and Past Comments Surface for Senate Candidate Graham Platner Graham Platner, a Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Maine, admitted to being “very inebriated” when he got a tattoo related to Nazi imagery during a vacation in Croatia nearly two decades ago. He emphasized that he is “not a secret Nazi.” […]
Maine Senate candidate confronted with old Reddit posts again
Recent reports have revealed more contentious social media posts by Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate hoping to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. According to the Bangor Daily News, Platner, who has already distanced himself from previous posts on Reddit, made a controversial remark questioning why black people “don’t tip” in a thread discussing questions […]
36,000 residents of Maine to lose coverage due to reductions in private Medicare Advantage plans
Upcoming Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine As of January, over 36,000 residents of Maine will see their Medicare Advantage plans disappear due to cuts from insurers across the country, as reported by the state Department of Insurance to the Bangor Daily News. This week’s report clarified the extent of how these cuts will […]
Maine health insurers reduce Medicare program as costs rise
Reduction of Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine In Maine, at least four companies providing Medicare Advantage plans are cutting back on their offerings due to regional downsizing and federal budget cuts to Medicare. Anthem and Aetna have both confirmed they’re reducing their presence in the state. Martins Point Health is ceasing its plans entirely, and […]
How people in Maine should approach retirement savings at all stages of life
Christine Byrne observes a group of young adults entering her office at Buck Cove Financial in Falmouth. As a seasoned wealth advisor, she feels encouraged that these 20-somethings are starting to focus on their finances, especially during a time when the reliability of Social Security feels uncertain and retirement can seem unrealistic. Byrne notes that […]
Report: Deleted Posts of Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Show Troubling Political Beliefs
Deleted posts from Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, in which he referred to himself as a communist and made negative comments about police and rural white Americans, have reportedly reemerged. According to CNN K-FILE, most of these posts were made under the username “P-Hustle” around five years ago and were removed before his campaign […]