This Day in Maine

By Maine Public staff

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This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.

Episode Date
Friday, June 6th, 2026: Graham Platner denies allegations that he was physically rough with former girlfriend after allegations published in New York Times
Jun 05, 2026
Thursday, June 4th, 2026: Gubernatorial candidates sharpen attacks as primary nears; Maine nonprofit helps formerly incarcerated women build community
Jun 04, 2026
Wednesday, June 3rd: Maine Department of Transportation warns of major funding gaps in its work plan over the next two years
Jun 03, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Community members urge Lincoln Hospital to keep birthing unit; early Maine voting data
Jun 02, 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026: Maine Democrats quiet following latest Platner allegations; Robbins Lumber has resumed operations
Jun 01, 2026
Friday, May 29th, 2026: Dem. gubernatorial candidates release a slate of policy plans; Maine startup tries to revive state's canning industry
May 29, 2026
Thursday, May 28th, 2026: Feds sue Maine over refusal to issue undercover plates to ICE; state seeks to apply aquatic herbicide in several lakes
May 28, 2026
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: Cumberland County DA new policy will treat pedestrian and bike crashes resulting in injury as potential civil or criminal violations
May 27, 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Transgender student referendum disqualified from November ballot; Robbins Lumber fire ruled accidental
May 26, 2026
Friday, May 22nd, 2026: Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion laid to rest; Maine graduates navigate a confusing economic landscape
May 22, 2026
Thursday, May 21st, 2026: Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Maine voter data; trans athlete referendum may not qualify for November ballot
May 21, 2026
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026: Late Congressman Barney Frank remembered for intelligence and wit by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
May 20, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Searsmont mill explosion latest; Maine beach towns optimistic about summer tourism season
May 19, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026: Robbins family members among those injured in Searsmont mill explosion; UMaine system tuition increases
May 18, 2026
Friday, May 15th, 2026: Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill injures at least 10; ranked-choice alliances in the GOP gubernatorial primary
May 15, 2026
Thursday, May 14th, 2026: Vice President JD Vance rallies in Bangor alongside Republican former governor Paul LePage, drawing supporters and protestors
May 14, 2026
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: Maine Public Advocate launches legal challenge to $360 million dollar transmission line in New Hampshire that will be paid for, in part, by Maine electric customers
May 13, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Game warden dies in plane crash; Maine officials consider transgender athlete referendum signatures
May 12, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026: Gerald Talbot dies at 94; Portland to unveil cruise ship outbreak prevention plans
May 11, 2026
Friday, May 8th, 2026: Some GOP governor candidates embrace ranked-choice voting; Sen. Collins still evaluating Trump's $1 billion ballroom security proposal
May 08, 2026