Maine’s Republican senator says the Supreme Court vacancy should have been filled by the winner of the presidential election and she did not reach a conclusion on Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications.
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In 1984, a Mainer cast the first-ever vote for Joe Biden for president
Keron Kerr said Monday she alone backed him at the Democratic convention because he wowed with his speech, his thinking and his smile.
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Trump, Biden hit battleground Pennsylvania, with far different approaches
The president stages rallies with thousands of largely mask-less supporters, while the former vice president meets with a few dozen supporters outside a field office.
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Maine official was alerted to potential COVID-19 exposure after Pence visit
Andre Cushing, a Penobscot County commissioner and former state senator, said he was contacted on the day after last week’s event and took a test that showed he was negative.
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Man charged in burning of ballot drop box in Boston
The box contained more than 120 ballots.
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Coronavirus again shadows Trump as he enters final campaign week
The administration’s pandemic response has weighed on President Trump’s campaign all year.
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Divided Senate confirms Barrett, cementing Supreme Court’s conservative majority
Republicans control the chamber so, even with Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins voting against it, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation wasn’t in doubt before the 52-48 vote.
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With one week left, Collins and Gideon making final pushes in historic race
The candidates are planning small-scale events, tours and door-knocking campaigns around the state through next Tuesday.
Posted inElection 2020, New England
Fire set in Boston ballot drop box; FBI asked to probe
Authorities say it appears to be an intentional attack.
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Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work
The CDC classifies police, first responders and key transportation and food workers as essential workers.