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Nation / World, Politics

Bloomberg moves past presidential defeat with virus crusade

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE April 25, 2020April 25, 2020

The former New York City mayor is deploying his massive personal fortune to combat the coronavirus.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. King touts absentee ballots as safe, fair option for November election

by Glenn Jordan April 23, 2020September 14, 2020

At a virtual town hall meeting, the senator and others encourage Mainers to request and use absentee ballots to keep down crowds on Election Day as a safeguard against the coronavirus.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Senate committee confirms assessment that Russia interfered in 2016

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

Senators warned Russia could interfere again this presidential election year.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump says he will suspend immigration to U.S. over virus concerns

by Josh Wingrove April 20, 2020April 22, 2020

The president has often said the pandemic has strengthened his desire to further restrict access to the U.S.

Maine, News, Politics

Republicans urge governor to share coronavirus information, ease some business restrictions

by Scott Thistle April 20, 2020April 21, 2020

The letter to Gov. Janet Mills was signed by all but three of the Legislature’s 70 Republicans.

Maine, Politics

When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign

by Steve Collins April 20, 2020April 22, 2020

Bangor’s Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Governors push White House for more help with testing; Trump says they’re playing politics

by Alan Suderman, John Hanna and Jill Colvin April 20, 2020April 22, 2020

Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined the governors’ conference call with Vice President Pence; her press secretary said the White House’s breakdown of the state’s testing capacity was wrong.