The letter to Gov. Janet Mills was signed by all but three of the Legislature’s 70 Republicans.
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When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign
Bangor’s Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.
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Governors push White House for more help with testing; Trump says they’re playing politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined the governors’ conference call with Vice President Pence; her press secretary said the White House’s breakdown of the state’s testing capacity was wrong.
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Biden wins Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus
The event had been postponed for two weeks and then officials said it would be mail-in only.
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Republicans signal possible movement in standoff over virus aid for businesses
They may accept some Democratic demands to break a stalemate over the Trump administration’s $250 billion request for a small-business subsidy program that’s out of money.
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Mills administration held secret meetings on pandemic with state lawmakers
Officials briefed large groups of Maine legislators privately and without public notice multiple times, in apparent violation of state law.
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Republican primary challengers faltering in race for campaign cash
Auburn’s Eric Brakey has taken in the most money for his campaign but he trails far behind U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat.
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Sens. Collins, King join presidential task force to reopen economy
Maine’s U.S. senators are part of a large bipartisan group that includes two-thirds of the Senate and more than 30 House members.
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Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter
The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.
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‘Hold your nose and vote’: Progressives weigh backing Biden
Leaders of the progressive movement say many Americans who supported Bernie Sanders may not be as likely to settle for the former vice president.