The president, who is still contagious with the coronavirus, tweeted Tuesday that he plans to be at next week’s debate with Democrat Joe Biden in Miami.
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Michelle Obama rips Trump in new video for racism, ‘willful mismanagement’ of pandemic
In the video, released Tuesday by Joe Biden’s campaign, Mrs. Obama notes that more Americans have died from COVID-19 than died in the Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
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Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Joe Biden for president
King, who said he has voted for Republicans, Democrats and independents in the past, said he made his decision based on the candidate’s character and not his party.
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Disabled voters have multiple ways to cast ballots in Maine
Efforts to improve voting access for Mainers with disabilities range from a new online system to a new guide for families and caretakers of residents living in long-term care.
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Trump’s diagnosis rocks final stage of presidential campaign
An election year already defined by a cascade of national crises is descending further into uncharted territory.
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After pandemic delay, Biden launching in-person canvassing
The reversal reflects a sense of rising urgency as polls tighten just a month before Election Day.
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Maine’s high court denies request to put ranked-choice decision on hold
The Maine Republican Party wants to ask the federal courts to consider First Amendment arguments in a case that allows for ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.
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In House District 79, incumbent Tim Theriault facing Lindsey Harwath
Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.
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House District 88 candidates say jobs key to Maine’s future
Republican Michael Lemelin wants to open small businesses up immediately, while Democrat Chris Hamilton wants to focus on a “safe approach.”
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Trump’s belligerence reduces debate to chaos as he attacks election integrity
President Trump repeatedly interrupted with personal insults, prompting Joe Biden to snap, ‘Will you shut up, man?’