Max Linn prefers Lisa Savage as his No. 2, but she favors Sara Gideon as best alternative.
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Book: Pence told ‘to be on standby’ during Trump’s 2019 hospital visit
The president’s November 2019 visit raised questions at the time about Trump’s health.
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Facebook takes down Russian operation that recruited U.S. journalists
A report Tuesday finds that the Russian effort echoed past attempts to undermine support for Democratic Party candidates by appealing to left-wing U.S. voters.
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Mills gives state agencies more time to propose cuts as shortfall looms
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.
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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.