Maine’s state primary has set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest, with longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins facing Democrat Graham Platner in the general election.

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In other local news, a lacrosse controversy in Ipswich made headlines after the boy’s team had to forfeit the state semifinal due to player suspensions following a photo showing some of them with what appeared to be cigars.

A 25-year-old Massachusetts woman tragically died in a riding accident in Groton, adding to the week’s somber news.

FIFA World Cup fever has also arrived in Massachusetts, with Boston preparing to host World Cup matches.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.