Maine’s Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president ‘should be given every opportunity’ to govern come January.
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University of Maine at Farmington reports a COVID-19 case on Maine’s single-day high
UMF has had a total of six COVID-19 cases since students moved in on Aug. 18.
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Ten UMaine facilities employees test positive for coronavirus
All but one of the 10 employees work in an administrative role and they are all isolating in private residences, the university said.
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Trump fires defense chief Esper, could use final days to settle scores, pardon allies
Trump’s final 2 months in office could see a whirlwind of recrimination, executive action and efforts to make governing more difficult for President-elect Joe Biden.
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Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts
The names represent the president-elect’s effort to fill his government with more seasoned professionals.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests including Ben Carson test positive
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is among the latest administration officials to contract the virus.
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Biden cheers vaccine progress, names virus task force members
President-elect Joe Biden cautions that Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as infections continue to surge around the country.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News
State finds Wilton man given filled-out absentee ballot by mistake during voting Tuesday
The town clerk and voting staff were processing absentee ballots in the same area as ballots were being handed out.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Erskine Academy reports first COVID-19 case
Erskine Academy Headmaster Michael J. McQuarrie said that the case is isolated and close contacts had already been contacted.