The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.
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King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden builds out national security team and wants John Kerry to lead climate effort
Avril Haines is expected to be nominated as director of national intelligence, a job for which Maine Sen. Angus King, an independent, was under consideration.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden backs Trump bid to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District representative, a combat veteran, said it’s “time to bring our armed forces home.”
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Flu shot requirement for Maine health care workers meets resistance from some nurses
The rule proposed by the Maine CDC could pave the way for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers in an emergency.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans, business leaders push for action on Biden transition
Officials say President Trump’s refusal to concede ‘constitutes a serious threat’ to America’s democratic process.
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In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics
In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
GM ordered to recall nearly 6 million trucks with Takata inflators
The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
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The Latest: Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Portland-based fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts coast with 4 aboard
The Coast Guard searches for the crew members who were on the Emmy Rose when it sank early Monday about 22 miles northeast of Provincetown.