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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Here are the drugs that could treat coronavirus. But don’t expect a silver bullet.
The roster of potential therapies includes new antivirals, older antivirals designed to fight HIV, anti-inflammatory drugs, stem-cell therapies, antiparasitic drugs, and even treatments for erectile dysfunction.
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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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Europe optimistic it’s past the peak of coronavirus pandemic
It is still seeing shocking numbers of deaths, but its systems have held and it’s beginning – slowly – to loosen some restrictions.
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Non-city signs closing Camp Ellis to traffic coming down
Some residents expressed concern about day trippers descending during coronavirus.
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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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With fishing fleets tied up, marine life given a chance to recover
The closure of restaurants and hotels, together with the difficulties of maintaining social distancing among crews at sea, have caused hundreds of fishing vessels to be tied up at ports around the world.
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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.