Platner suspends campaign after sexual assault allegations<\/b><\/p>\n
Democratic nominee Graham Platner has withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after an allegation of sexual assault.<\/span><\/p>\n Platner announced Wednesday night on social media the withdrawal and says he hopes the process is \u201copen, transparent and democratic,\u201d moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n 41-year-old Jenny Racicot of Maine said in 2021, Platner came to her home uninvited, intoxicated and forced her to have sex despite repeatedly telling him to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n Platner denied those allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n After Platner made his announcement, former Maine Senate president Troy Jackson announced his run for U.S. Senate.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/07\/09\/platner-suspends-campaign-us-senate-following-sexual-assault-allegations\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n RV Campground gets preliminary approval by Ellsworth Planning Board<\/b><\/p>\n Residents in Ellsworth showed up for a planning board meeting that ultimately granted preliminary approval for an RV campground.<\/span><\/p>\n Superior Realty Inc. proposed the campground on Bayside Road.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports residents shared concerns over noise, privacy, traffic and property values with the 28-site campground.<\/span><\/p>\n However, city leaders said the preliminary approval is just a procedural process.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the board agreed to conduct a site visit on Tuesday, July 21.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/business\/rv-campground-application-found-complete-met-with-pushback\/article_f841d576-6c59-4d18-926b-a0049279ab13.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Car strikes moose leaving three trapped, two injured<\/b><\/p>\n A scary scene in Alton early Wednesday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Three people were trapped inside a car and two of them suffered serious injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n This after the car struck a moose earlier in the morning according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n Milford Fire and Rescue say they were able to remove all three people and transport them to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth received $74K for long-term resilience<\/b><\/p>\n A major boost for the city of Ellsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n $74,000 will head to the city to support waste reduction, local food access, emergency preparedness and public health outreach.<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to community collaboration the grant was made possible and residents will see a free compost drop-off pilot program as one of the first projects implemented from the funds.<\/span><\/p>\n The grant is funded through Maine\u2019s Community Resilience Partnership and the state\u2019s climate action plan, Maine Won\u2019t Wait.<\/span><\/p>\n Support this Washington County blueberry rake manufacturer<\/b><\/p>\n There\u2019s only one business left in Maine that manufactures hand rakes for wild blueberry harvesting.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, the 84-year-old owner is looking to build things back up after a fire destroyed his workshop.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangor Daily News reports Hubbard Rake Co. in Jonesport has made a wide impact by supplying workers and building tolls for generations.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, the community is hoping to raise $65,000 to help clean the site, pay workers and help Ike Hubbard start over.<\/span><\/p>\n Follow the link below for the full story and there you’ll find a link for a GoFundMe created for Hubbard.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/07\/08\/hancock\/hancock-culture\/maine-blueberry-rake-manufacturer-rebuild-fire-joam40zk0w\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Participate in Ellsworth Tree count<\/b><\/p>\n If you love the outdoors, we\u2019ve got a great volunteering opportunity for you.<\/span><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth is planning to conduct their Street Tree Inventory starting July 15 through August 14 and they need your help.<\/span><\/p>\n At city hall on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, volunteers can walk the city using their smart devices to collect basic information about Ellsworth trees.<\/span><\/p>\n City officials say the information will help with future planting, maintenance and long-term planning around Ellsworth\u2019s urban forests.<\/span><\/p>\n