AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaine Politics: The scramble to replace embattled Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is in full swing after new sexual assault allegations, with Sen. Bernie Sanders urging Platner to step aside and Maine Democratic leaders saying his team tried to influence the replacement process—while more prominent Democrats pull support and the party races toward a July 13 ballot deadline. Local Fundraising: South Portland’s Jennifer Cook is the top fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation’s all-women “Tri for a Cure,” raising over $26,000 as she prepares to race for the first time while living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Arts & Community: Doug Trump’s paintings are on exhibit at C.X. Silver Gallery in Brattleboro through Sept. 26, with a conversation with the artist set for July 25. Food & Lifestyle: Dooryard Farm in Camden launches “At the Dooryard Table,” a summer series of cooking demos, tastings, and producer stories every other Saturday in July and August. Culture Spotlight: Bhagyashree pushes back on criticism over her “Kashi” local food promotion, arguing that supporting regional vendors preserves the heart of a place.
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