Maine Senate Shake-Up: Calls are mounting for Democratic nominee Graham Platner to drop out after a rape allegation surfaced, with Maine Democrats and national party figures saying they won’t spend resources if he remains and with state law deadlines now driving a frantic replacement scramble. Food & Antitrust: A multistate egg price-fixing settlement is pushing millions of eggs to food banks, including Maine’s share after DOJ and state AG action against major producers accused of rigging benchmark pricing. Local Agriculture Resilience: Dooryard Farm in Camden is launching “At the Dooryard Table,” a summer series spotlighting farm-to-table cooking and local makers. Energy & Permitting: False Pass tidal power is moving into Maine-relevant watchpoints as an Alaska project applies for a state land-use permit to measure tidal resources—aimed at cutting diesel dependence. Public Safety on the Roads: New England agencies are rolling out a coordinated summer safe-driving push, with Maine emphasizing speeding and work-zone enforcement. Industrial Tragedy: Robbins Lumber’s Searsmont explosion death toll has risen to three after a co-owner died from injuries.