Facing a revenue shortfall of more than $500 million, Gov. Janet Mills gives agencies 7 more weeks to submit new budgets, while hoping Congress delivers more pandemic aid to states.
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Time is tight for historic decision on ranked-choice voting in Maine
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court will have to decide whether the state becomes the first in U.S. history to use a ranked-choice system in a presidential election.
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Sen. Collins kicks off bus tour in her hometown, Caribou
The Republican incumbent plans a campaign tour of Maine’s 16 counties, starting Monday in her birthplace.
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Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New focus for campaign: Will Biden or Trump keep you safer?
The Democratic nominee accuses the president of causing the divisions that have ignited violence, while Trump suggests that Biden is powerless to stop extremists.
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Biden says he won’t use military as ‘prop’
The Democratic presidential candidate’s remark is aimed at a Trump directive to the armed forces.
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Trump still faces skepticism in suburbs following convention
He sought to use this past week to make the case he alone has what it takes to maintain law and order and steer the nation out of the public health and economic crisis.
Posted inNation / World, Politics, Uncategorized
With the conventions over, what’s next in campaign 2020?
Each candidate – President Trump and his challenger Democrat Joe Biden – believes he has a head of steam.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Latest campaign battlefield: Front yards bearing Biden signs
While there are examples of Trump signs also disappearing, there hasn’t been the same level of public outcry.
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Biden, Harris prepare to travel more as campaign heats up
The Democratic presidential nominee and his running mate will appear in battleground states after Labor Day, aides say.