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Biden, in Kenosha, says U.S. confronting ‘original sin’

by BILL BARROW, WILL WEISSERT and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press September 3, 2020September 14, 2020

The Democratic nominee seeks to draw a sharp contrast with President Trump amid a racial reckoning that has galvanized the nation.

Elections, Maine, Politics

State’s high court hears case on people’s veto for ranked-choice voting

by Scott Thistle September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court hears oral arguments in a legal battle over a people’s veto ballot question on ranked choice voting for president this fall.

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Trump and top aides ditch masks after saying patriots wear them

by Josh Wingrove Bloomberg News September 3, 2020September 4, 2020

Trump’s rejection of masks mirrors his broader rebuke of public health practices to fight the virus, which has killed more than 183,000 Americans.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Facebook will restrict new political ads in the week before the election

by ZEN SOO Associated Press September 3, 2020September 14, 2020

The company says it will also remove posts that convey misinformation about COVID-19 and voting.

Maine, Politics

Jared Golden’s reelection appears more likely to national expert

by Steve Collins September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race to “leans Democratic” instead of a toss-up.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics

Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people

by Amy Calder September 2, 2020September 3, 2020

On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.