Orono

Orono, Maine, is a location that recently gained attention as the site of an event featuring Graham Platner, a former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. The event, which also included Sen. Bernie Sanders, took place on Sunday, May 24, 2026. While Platner was a candidate, he has since withdrawn from the Maine Senate race. His withdrawal has initiated a search among Democrats for a new nominee who might challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The news surrounding Platner's candidacy and subsequent withdrawal makes Orono relevant in the context of Maine's political landscape and the upcoming senatorial elections.