oyster

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Graham Platner, a 41-year-old combat veteran and oyster farmer from a town of 1,000, is leading two-term Gov. Janet Mills by more than 30 points in the most recent poll.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

"Now that you have a new amino acid, the world's your oyster," she said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Other edible mushrooms in California that are far more recognizable — and don’t have dangerous lookalikes — include the chicken of the woods, oyster mushroom and honey mushroom, Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Graham Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer, is hoping to unseat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in what is likely to be one of the most competitive Senate races next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The oyster beds that lay hidden in the marsh could cut like axes.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy