Putin won’t congratulate Biden until challenges end, Kremlin says

Leaders of China, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey are also all waiting.

AuCoin requests ballot inspection, recount after two-vote loss in Hallowell mayoral race

City Clerk Diane Polky said candidates Maureen AuCoin and George Lapointe, along with a representative of each, will inspect the 1,792 ballots this Friday. The ballots are to be recounted Friday, Nov. 20.

After Biden win, Mitch McConnell says it’s OK for Trump to fight election outcome

The Republican Senate leader says the process will play out and 'reach its conclusion.'

Collins congratulates Biden but says Trump should have a chance to challenge results

Maine's Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president 'should be given every opportunity' to govern come January.

Trump fires defense chief Esper, could use final days to settle scores, pardon allies

Trump's final 2 months in office could see a whirlwind of recrimination, executive action and efforts to make governing more difficult for President-elect Joe Biden.

Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts

The names represent the president-elect's effort to fill his government with more seasoned professionals.

Photos: A look at historic election week 2020 in central Maine

Biden cheers vaccine progress, names virus task force members

President-elect Joe Biden cautions that Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as infections continue to surge around the country.

State finds Wilton man given filled-out absentee ballot by mistake during voting Tuesday

The town clerk and voting staff were processing absentee ballots in the same area as ballots were being handed out.

The Latest: Barr clears Justice Department to investigate alleged voting irregularities

The latest on the election and transition.