FRYEBURG, Maine — Voters in Maine will head to the polls today for what has been called one of the most closely watched state primaries in the nation.
The marquee events are the U.S. Senate contests featuring Democratic firebrand Graham Platner and longtime Republican fixture Sen. Susan Collins. Also on the primary ballots will be candidates for governor and other state and local offices.
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