Counting the number of people at a major event is as much art as science, and there will be no official tally of how many attend Friday’s inaugural festivities.
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Sam Moore to sing in Trump inaugural event
The singer in the duo Sam and Dave, known for 1960s hits, will perform at the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration on Thursday.
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Nursing broken ankle, Sen. Collins won’t be hitting inaugural dance floors
She can walk with crutches but she’s been using a motorized scooter to get around the Capitol.
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Trump will take oath as nation’s least-popular president in at least 4 decades, poll says
Attitudes toward Trump, along with deep partisan divisions that predated his candidacy, provide the backdrop for Friday’s ceremonies at the Capitol.
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Connecticut protesters join call for civility in Trump era
They’re among a growing chorus of people planning to attend Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington.
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Rep. Pingree joins Democratic boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Maine’s three other members of Congress are expected to attend, but Pingree says she is standing in solidarity with Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who clashed with the president-elect.
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Sen. Collins names panel to vet applicants for federal jobs in Maine
Jobs include U.S. attorney, U.S. marshal and federal judgeships.
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Mainers gear up for Women’s March on Washington
Organizers estimate 4,000 Mainers will travel to the protest, which will be held the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as president.
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10 times Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks directly dispute him
Almost every nominee directly contradicts Trump’s campaign promises at least once – and some do several times – on everything from Russia to climate change.
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Trump’s tweet undoes L.L. Bean’s effort to avoid political spotlight
His message in support of donor Linda Bean and the company – the target of a group’s call for a boycott – draws national attention.