# Thursday, July 9, 2026: Growing list of candidates to replace Platner; ferry service returns to Swan Island in Richmond

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-07-09T22:36:33+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-07-09/thursday-july-9-2026-growing-list-of-candidates-to-replace-platner-ferry-service-returns-to-swan-island-in-richmond
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Duration seconds: 881

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