‘Together, we will determine the course of America and the world for years to come.’
Donald Trump
Posted inNation & World, Politics
More than 200 arrested as protesters riot, try to disrupt inaugural events
After the swearing-in, several are injured as protesters throw bricks and concrete, and police deploy stun grenades and chemical spray.
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Signs in Portland express message of love on Inauguration Day
The signs appeared downtown hours before the inauguration of Donald Trump as president.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
For Mainers at swearing-in, Trump’s inaugural address is ‘wonderful, inspiring’
Supporters of President Trump say they felt lucky to be there for his inauguration.
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At a glance: the swearing-in ceremony
• Before Friday’s swearing-in ceremony, President Obama and President-elect Trump will have a brief meeting at the White House and will proceed to the Capitol together. The ceremony is scheduled to begin between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. • Prelude – “The President’s Own,” by the U.S. Marine Band. • Call to order by Sen. Roy […]
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Donald Trump takes oath of office, vows ‘it’s going to be America first’
In a short inaugural address, the 45th president rips into Washington’s longtime leaders as he stands among them at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
We’re likely stuck with ‘fake news,’ just as we always have been
Politicians blaming the press and the press not being trustworthy create a negative feedback loop.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: At least this time we don’t have to pretend the president is good
Donald Trump is a deeply flawed man, but it’s somewhat refreshing that he doesn’t try to pretend otherwise.
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Nation’s capital abuzz for Trump’s inauguration
Three days of festivities begin as President-elect Donald Trump arrives in Washington, where he will be sworn in to office at noon Friday.
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Dana Milbank: Trump press plans shocking, if not surprising
Through two World Wars and Sept. 11th, the press have worked in the West Wing of the White House.