Gretchen Whitmer blames President Trump for the threat.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay
White House officials refuse to reveal whether the president has tested negative or if he is still at risk of spreading the virus.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Warren to hold rally for Biden in Lewiston this afternoon
The Massachusetts senator will stump for the Democratic presidential nominee beginning at 4:20 p.m. at a union local headquarters on Goddard Road.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Republican Chris Dilts challenges incumbent Democrat Thom Harnett for District 83 House seat
Two candidates are running to represent Gardiner and Farmingdale.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Presidential debate scheduled for Thursday is canceled by commission
The commission said earlier that the debate would be virtual, and shortly after, Trump said he would not participate in a virtual debate.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow clarifies political sign placement rules
Interim Town Manager Paul Fongemie said candidates may return their signs to Monument Park.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Incumbent Colleen Madigan faces challenger Mark Andre for House District 110 seat
Madigan has held the seat, which represents part of Waterville and part of Oakland, since 2016 and has twice defeated Andre for the seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump plans to hold in-person event at White House on Saturday
The president and his team lay out an aggressive return to political activities, including a rally in Florida on Monday.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
State and local candidates discuss climate change, budget restrictions at Hallowell forum
Candidates for the city’s mayor, City Council and school board posts, as well as for legislative districts, attended a forum Monday held via Zoom.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.