Platner says tattoo has been covered

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Graham Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered | Associated Press

Jordan Wood calls for Graham Platner to drop out of US Senate race | Bangor Daily News

Graham Platner knew his tattoo of a Nazi symbol was a problem weeks ago, former staffer says | Bangor Daily News

What Maine’s back-to-school sales can tell us about holiday spending | Portland Press Herald

Wells police department terminates agreement to cooperate with ICE | Maine Public

What the spate of home price cuts says about Maine’s housing market | Bangor Daily News

Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties | Sun Journal

Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings | Morning Sentinel

Fall enrollment is up 3% across the Maine Community College System | Maine Public

Gorham school superintendent named best in Maine | Spectrum News Maine

PFAS 'Do Not Eat' advisory expands in central Maine | News Center Maine

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