A growing number of protests are being staged across the U.S. to oppose stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, and on Friday, the president egged them on.
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On call with Pence, Sen. King calls administration’s failure to expand testing a ‘dereliction of duty’
The Maine senator, an independent, participated in a call with Democratic senators in which he reportedly told the vice president that he had “never been so mad about a phone call in my life.”
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Birthday in quarantine: Family surprises 93-year-old with parade, new car
With help from Hallowell Police and Fire departments, Gloria Carey and her family celebrated her birthday with a parade Friday.
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No plan in sight: Test troubles cloud Trump’s recovery effort
The United States is struggling to test enough people for the novel coronavirus so officials can track and control the spread of the disease
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Coronavirus roundup: NASCAR postpones Martinsville race, eyes return without spectators
NASCAR will not return on May 9, but said it is still committed to running all 36 Cup Series races this year and will consider holding events without fans.
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Want a free beer? Donate essential goods to Allagash
Allagash Brewing Co. has partnered with Portland Public Schools for a week-long drive to gather essential goods, starting Monday.
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Tribes from states including Maine sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding
The tribes, among them the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, are seeking to keep relief for tribes out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.
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Amy Calder: Mainers will persevere through the pandemic
We Mainers are tough and stubborn and will survive this setback, Amy Calder writes
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Tokyo Games not expected to provide much economic stimulus for Japan
Organizers seem hopeful that the Games might kick start the Japan economy, but experts think any financial infusion will be negligible.
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Denver linebacker Von Miller positive for COVID-19, in good spirits
Miller, who is isolated at home, said he came forward to let people know the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.