The Democrat and former astronaut defeated Republican Sen. Martha McSally last month for the seat once held by the late Sen. John McCain.
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Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan coronavirus aid bill
Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are part of the group of 9 senators advocating the plan.
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Keeping their distance, Maine lawmakers sworn in for historic session
The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
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Unveiling economic team, Biden pledges, ‘Help is on the way’
The president-elect has assembled a team of liberal advisers who have long prioritized the nation’s workers and government efforts to address economic inequality.
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Maine voters set record with 78% turnout for presidential race
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says the election that was conducted safely despite the pandemic.
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Democrats nominate Shenna Bellows as Maine’s next secretary of state
The state senator from Manchester will be the first woman to hold the office if elected Wednesday by the full Legislature, where Democrats hold a majority.
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Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action
The governor’s plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden’s climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
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Disputing Trump, Barr says Justice Department found no widespread election fraud
President Trump has railed against the election in tweets and in interviews, though his own administration has said the 2020 election was the most secure ever.
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Trump campaign tries to overturn Biden’s Wisconsin win
The lawsuit suit argues that election officials improperly accepted more than 200,000 votes, but does not allege fraud.
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Collins, King part of group calling for $908 billion coronavirus relief package
The bipartisan package would continue providing unemployed Americans with an additional $300 in weekly benefits while funneling an additional $288 billion into small business relief programs.