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Mike Pence And Kamala Harris Take Part In Vice Presidential Debate

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Fly on Pence’s head generates most buzz of debate

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

The bug that settled on Pence’s white hair set off a social media firestorm.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Debate takeaways: Pandemic looms over a more civil fight

by BILL BARROW and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

The dynamics of Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate represented a rare 2020 return to some semblance of normal presidential politics.

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Lewiston reports strong turnout during first few days of early voting

by Andrew Rice October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

The city clerk said about 200 voters have cast ballots at City Hall in each of the first three days.

Election 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine Democratic Party is behind those Trump/Collins signs

by Kevin Miller October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

The party has posted signs reading ‘Trump Collins 2020′ in an effort to link the 2 Republicans in voters’ minds. The Collins campaign calls it a ‘petty’ stunt.

Election 2020, Maine, Politics

Dale Crafts admits he was ‘absolutely wrong’ in claiming an endorsement he didn’t get

by Steve Collins October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

Republican congressional hopeful said he erred in radio interview when he said a Maine gun rights group had backed him.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid after ending talks

by ANDREW TAYLOR and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

The president presses for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Pence and Harris spar over pandemic in vice presidential debate

by STEVE PEOPLES, KATHLEEN RONAYNE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

Both candidates sidestep some difficult questions, in a debate far more respectful than the opening presidential debate eight days earlier.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Collins says she’s still working on coronavirus relief package

by Eric Russell October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Maine’s senior senator called it a ‘huge mistake’ for the president to end negotiations on a relief package, but her election opponent says Collins has been ineffective.

Election 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics