Vice President Mike Pence is the public face of the administration’s coronavirus response, and it’s a job that’s becoming even more difficult.
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Amid furor over monuments, Trump seeks ‘garden’ of U.S. heroes
The group of 30-plus heroes features Founding Fathers and presidents, civil rights pioneers and aviation innovators, explorers and generals.
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The Latest: Texas has its biggest daily rise in virus cases
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has reported its biggest daily increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases — 8,258. Hospitalizations also continue to climb. Much of Texas began mandating face coverings Friday on the orders of Gov. Greg Abbott. The mask order carries a $250 fine. The order is the most dramatic about-face that Abbott […]
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Portland business owner accused of aggravated assault
Michael Roylos, 63, also faces other charges stemming from allegations that he used ‘homophobic slurs’ and attacked a woman in the Shaw’s parking lot on Auburn Street.
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Caution urged after rip current rescues in New England
Lifeguards are urging swimmers to use caution this holiday weekend following a spate of rip current rescues in New England
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PHOTO: Beating the Heat
As summer heat comes into full effect, locals are doing what they can to stay cool.
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Maine public meeting law
The Maine Freedom of Access Act is intended to open the government of Maine by guaranteeing access to the “public records” and “public proceedings” of state and local government bodies and agencies, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General. A fundamental purpose of the Freedom of Access Act is to ensure deliberations and […]
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Auto racing: Curtis Gerry takes nothing for granted at Oxford Plains Speedway
Defending track champion uncomfortable with spotlight while relishing success over last few seasons.
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Portland Board of Education ends contract for school resource officers
Xavier Botana, speaking at a board meeting where members of the public debated competing proposals about having a police presence in the schools, said some staff have become overly reliant on the officers to handle disciplinary matters that often don’t rise to the level of a crime.
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Top health officials raise concerns about full airline flights
American Airlines is criticized for planning to fill flights and leave no seats empty during the virus pandemic.