Maine Politics: A rape allegation against Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner has triggered a fast collapse of endorsements and a scramble over who could replace him if he withdraws, with Maine Democrats warning they won’t let his team steer the process. Public Health & Access: Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid reimbursements for non-abortion services resumed after a one-year ban expired, drawing sharp criticism from pro-life groups. Energy & Environment (Maine): False Pass is moving ahead with a tidal power data-collection permit, aiming to reduce diesel dependence using seafloor measurements. Water Quality (Maine): Friends of Wilson Lake will hold its July 19 annual meeting in Wilton, updating monitoring, loon counts, and a 10-year protection plan. STEM & Community (Maine): Bryan’s Ride in Belfast (July 25) will fund scholarships for kids to attend the Challenger Learning Center of Maine’s astronaut program. Science & Nature: A tracked great white “Bella” was spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and researchers say the sightings are expected behavior, not a freak event.