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Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president says he had a ‘really wonderful, warm conversation’ about the pandemic with the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Trump, Democrats clash on boosting mail-in voting during pandemic
The bickering continues as the coronavirus pandemic rages in the U.S. and threatens to extend into the fall and affect the general election.
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From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work
Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics
Simones’ Hot Dog Stand is closed, for now, but not forgotten
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites Simones’ Hot Dog Stand, a Lewiston landmark since 1908, as a reason for federal COVID-19 help for small businesses.
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Democrats delay presidential nominating convention until August
The party hopes that by rescheduling from July, delegates will be able to gather in person as the country is now in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine congressional race turns hot after Trump scorches an Eric Brakey ally
Adrienne Bennett and Dale Crafts, challenging Brakey in Maine congressional primary, tie him to a Republican congressman Trump said should be thrown out of the GOP.
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Eric Brakey denounces $2.2 trillion relief bill as a ‘rotten deal for the American people’
Eric Brakey is alone among the three Republicans in Maine’s 2nd District congressional primary in rejecting the compromise bill that won unanimous backing in the U.S. Senate.
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Democrat Ross LaJeunesse ends Senate campaign, endorses Gideon
The Biddeford resident cites the coronavirus pandemic as a factor in preventing him from running the type of campaign he had planned.
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Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The chamber stayed in session late Wednesday night in anticipation of passing the bill after days of delays. The House is expected to pass it on Friday.