The former Republican governor and the two-term 2nd District congressman, who lost his re-election bid in 2018 to a Democrat, praised a recent trade deal that removes European Union tariffs on Maine lobster.
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How Donald Trump’s company charged the U.S. government more than $900,000
The president has taken other actions that have shattered his early promise to “completely isolate” himself from his business.
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Mills signs executive order to support absentee voting, protect polling places from COVID-19
The order gives clerks more time to process absentee ballots, limits the number of people in a polling place to 50 and requires municipalities to promote distancing among voters and poll workers.
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Trump, on huge White House stage, decries Biden, defies pandemic
The president declares that ‘at no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas.’
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Kellyanne Conway makes farewell address at GOP convention
One of the longest-serving advisers to President Trump spoke of ‘everyday heroes’ Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.
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Republican convention speakers defend police as nation faces new racial tensions
Vice President Mike Pence, the evening’s featured speaker, argues that Democratic leaders are allowing lawlessness to prevail in U.S. cities.
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Former Republican senator from Maine Bill Cohen endorses Biden
The 3-term senator and secretary of defense under Bill Clinton has been highly critical of President Trump.
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Maine lobsterman’s Republican National Convention speech sets off political spat
Jason Joyce of Swan Island’s says, ‘As long as Trump is president, fishing families like mine will have a voice.’ But Maine Democrats say the president has hurt the industry.
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On Day 2 of Republican convention, Trump and first lady tout his kinder side
Melania Trump says in the evening’s keynote address from the White House, ‘You have a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families.’
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Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.