Maine politicians spoke out Tuesday against a Navy leader, who resigned at day’s end, for his handling of the removal of a captain who sought to protect the crew of his COVID-19-stricken aircraft carrier.
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Mainers among the worst in providing answers to U.S. Census
State lags well behind the national average.
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Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president says he had a ‘really wonderful, warm conversation’ about the pandemic with the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Biden raises idea of Democrats holding online convention
Officials announced on Thursday they were taking the unprecedented step of postponing the convention until August.
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From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work
Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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Maine Democrats cancel May convention
The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.
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COVID-19 closes hot spot for campaigning, but politicians remember
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites Simones’ Hot Dog Stand, a Lewiston landmark since 1908, as a reason for federal COVID-19 help for small businesses.
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McConnell: Impeachment ‘diverted attention’ from coronavirus
The Senate was briefed about the virus on Jan. 24 – during the trial – and again on Feb. 5, when Trump was acquitted.
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Coronavirus response highlights deepening partisan divide
State and local leaders are struggling to navigate inconsistent federal guidance and fierce political tribalism.
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Congressman outrages House, Trump by seeking to stall vote on aid package
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pushed for a roll call vote on the sweeping $2.2 trillion coronavirus package.