Trump on Saturday scoffed at assertions by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other officials that the Kremlin was behind attempts to spy on federal agencies.
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New COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Maine as inoculations begin at nursing homes
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston received 60 vials of a new Moderna vaccine Monday morning, while The Cedars in Portland hosted its first vaccination clinic for residents and employees.
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California stopped a virus surge in March with a stay-at-home order. Why isn’t this one working?
The latest orders came after the virus was already raging out of control, in part because of Thanksgiving travel — a difference experts say will make the current surge much harder to corral.
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Barr undercuts Trump on election, Hunter Biden investigations
Barr also undercut Trump by reinforcing the belief of federal officials that Russia was behind the cyberespionage operation targeting the U.S. government.
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Trump officials attacked CDC virus reports, House panel says
A House investigative panel says Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government articles that detailed scientific findings about the spread of the coronavirus.
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Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
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Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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The Latest: New York Gov. Cuomo asks airlines to test passengers coming from UK
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Lawsuit against Maine venue accused of being ‘superspreader’ puts other businesses at risk
A battle over providing businesses with legal immunity to COVID-19 lawsuits is on hold for the time being in Congress, but businesses are still worried.
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Mainers over 75 likely to get priority in next wave of vaccinations
The Maine CDC says it will follow guidance from its federal counterpart, which has been urged by an advisory board to prioritize those over 75 and essential workers in the next round of vaccinations.