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Trump increasingly turning to executive orders, more to come

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

The president is trying to position himself as a man of action on everything from foreign policy to racial justice in an election year.

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Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day

by Gopal Ratnam CQ-Roll Call July 7, 2020September 14, 2020

Because of a surge in mail-in ballots, results are likely to be delayed.

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidates face off in debate

by Dennis Hoey July 6, 2020July 7, 2020

Monday evening’s debate featured Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives; Betsy Sweet, a lobbyist and political activist; and Saco attorney Bre Kidman.

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Readfield voters to look at ending fee to use town beach

by Keith Edwards July 6, 2020July 7, 2020

The annual Readfield Town Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 14, also includes budget proposals expected to result in a property tax decrease.

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Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security

by Steve Collins July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

The three contenders for Maine’s 2nd District say they worry about the future of the retirement program unless revisions are made.

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Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race

by Scott Thistle July 6, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.

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Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races

by Scott Thistle July 4, 2020July 3, 2020

Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.

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Gideon reports raising $8 million, more than double amount raised by Collins

by Kevin Miller July 3, 2020July 3, 2020

Maine’s U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions of dollars more before the November elections.