But questions continue to swirl about when the president might be able to return to normal activities.
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Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Joe Biden for president
King, who said he has voted for Republicans, Democrats and independents in the past, said he made his decision based on the candidate’s character and not his party.
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Bill Nemitz: With Trump’s diagnosis comes a moment of clarity
Mainers now have a chance to bridge the COVID-19 divide.
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Trump seemed to defy the laws of science and disease; then the coronavirus caught up with him
Mask-wearing had become rare among the president’s staff, and he rejected precautions before he tested positive.
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How transfer of power works under 25th Amendment
With President Trump’s announcement that he has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, questions are being asked about how presidential power could be transferred, either temporarily or more permanently.
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Misinformation spikes after Trump confirms he has COVID-19
News that the first couple had tested positive for the coronavirus sparks an explosion of rumors and conspiracy theories.
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Mainers express concern, and some disbelief, about president’s diagnosis
News that President Trump has COVID-19 shook Mainers, and more than a few initially doubted it was true.
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News on Trump diagnosis pushes other stories aside
The president’s announcement that he had tested positive COVID-19 was just the latest in a wild week of news that included a contentious debate, revelations about his taxes and the nomination of a new Supreme Court justice.
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Maine’s high court denies request to put ranked-choice decision on hold
The Maine Republican Party wants to ask the federal courts to consider First Amendment arguments in a case that allows for ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.