Maine Senate Shake-Up: Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, and the Secretary of State says his name will not appear on the November ballot—setting off a fast scramble for Democrats to pick a replacement under state deadlines. Next Nominee Process: Reporting details how Maine Democrats plan to choose a new nominee, including signature and declaration requirements and a county-level delegate setup. Health Care Tech in Rural Maine: DHHS announced about $30 million to help rural providers modernize electronic medical record systems through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program. Behavioral Health Workforce: MaineHealth is launching a 12-month Psychiatric APP Fellowship to expand access to psychiatric care across the state. Marine & Fisheries Watch: Northern Edge scallop grounds could reopen after decades-long closure, but fishermen and scientists say it will require federal council approval and time. Rare Maine Lobster Find: Two Maine lobstermen independently caught split-colored lobsters—an extremely rare genetic anomaly. Public Health Alert: A new tick-risk roundup warns that warming conditions and shifting deer populations are changing where tick-borne illnesses show up. Conservation Calendar: The annual Maine loon census is set for July 18, with volunteers counting loons across hundreds of lakes.