Local News from Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Maine U.S. Senate Candidate Apologizes for Tattoo With Nazi Links

Graham Platner, a Democrat, said he would remove the tattoo. He also sought to distance himself from old Reddit posts that drew criticism.

Nancy Pelosi Hasn’t Announced Her 2026 Plans. Scott Wiener Is Running Anyway.

Scott Wiener, a Democratic state legislator, says he can’t afford to keep deferring to Representative Nancy Pelosi.

Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances

The president has placed proponents of his false claims into government jobs while dismantling systems built to secure voting, raising fears that he aims to seize authority over elections ahead of next year’s midterms.