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Republicans split as next virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press July 21, 2020July 22, 2020

Republicans promise a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, and President Trump insists on a payroll tax holiday for workers.

Business, News, Politics

Freeport brewery cancels Trump campaign event, saying it was misled

by Scott Thistle July 21, 2020September 14, 2020

The owners of Stars and Stripes Brewery say they did not know an event scheduled at their business Wednesday was for the president’s reelection campaign.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens

by LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

President Donald Trump acknowledged a ‘big flareup’ in COVID-19 cases.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics, Times Record

Lisbon’s Dale Crafts wins Republican congressional primary

by Steve Collins July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

President Donald Trump told candidate he’s coming to Maine before Election to campaign with Crafts.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics, Times Record

Lisbon’s Dale Crafts wins Republican congressional primary

by Steve Collins July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

President Donald Trump told candidate he’s coming to Maine to campaign with Crafts.

Politics

He’s back: Trump to re-up virus briefings amid lagging polls

by ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

The president hasn’t appeared behind the podium to address the pandemic since late April.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

State plans to finish ranked-choice voting count in congressional primary on Tuesday

by Steve Collins July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

An outside group that analyzed election numbers says Dale Crafts of Lisbon likely got 58% of the Republican primary votes in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

The administration criticizes Republican legislation’s money for more virus testing and insisted on a payroll tax cut that could complicate quick passage.