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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.

Maine, News, Politics

Mills administration held secret meetings on pandemic with state lawmakers

by Scott Thistle April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Officials briefed large groups of Maine legislators privately and without public notice multiple times, in apparent violation of state law.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Republican primary challengers faltering in race for campaign cash

by Steve Collins April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Auburn’s Eric Brakey has taken in the most money for his campaign but he trails far behind U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat.

Maine, News, Politics

Sens. Collins, King join presidential task force to reopen economy

by Eric Russell and Kevin Miller April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Maine’s U.S. senators are part of a large bipartisan group that includes two-thirds of the Senate and more than 30 House members.

Maine, News, Politics

Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter

by Rachel Ohm April 15, 2020April 17, 2020

The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump reverses course on power to ‘reopen’ states during pandemic

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER April 14, 2020April 15, 2020

After tweeting on Monday that presidents have ‘total’ authority, Trump said Tuesday he’s leaving it to governors to determine when states can resume activity.