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October 13, 2020

HBCUs receive millions to expand coronavirus testing

A $15 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will creating testing hubs throughout the country.
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October 13, 2020

Coronavirus cases are rising in U.S., sparking worries that next big wave has begun

The rising numbers are especially concerning because they set the stage for an even greater surge this winter, when the virus will be helped by drier conditions and people spending more time indoors.
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October 13, 2020

As virus concerns cancel Halloween celebrations, local families look to socially distanced trick-or-treating

Traditional trick-or-treating is considered “higher risk” by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but officials say there are ways to celebrate Halloween with only “moderate” risk, including one-way or socially distanced trick-or-treating where candy is left out or lined up for kids to pick up without touching anyone else.
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October 13, 2020

Maine Mariners: We need fans to have a season this winter

Unless the state budges on its indoor gathering limits, the puck will not be dropped at Cross Insurance Arena.
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October 13, 2020

Landlords getting squeezed between tenants, lenders

Almost 30 lawsuits have been filed by property owners saying the eviction moratorium strains their finances and violates their rights.

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October 13, 2020

Coronavirus task force coordinator Birx urges vigilance in visit to SMCC

The White House official met with staff members and students at Southern Maine Community College in a closed-door roundtable during a stop Tuesday.
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October 13, 2020

Sports Digest: MPA committed to holding state championships in cross country

The state's COVID-19 regulations will prevent regional championship meets from taking place.
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October 13, 2020

Inmate hunger strike at Androscoggin County Jail over COVID testing ends after one day

Nearly 30 inmates from two cell blocks stopped eating Monday morning to demand more in-jail testing for the virus and to express their displeasure with their mattresses.
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October 13, 2020

McConnell to schedule October revote on Republicans’ COVID-19 relief plan

While many Republicans question need for more relief like special unemployment benefits or direct payments to taxpayers, some Republican senators in difficult re-election races are eager for more aid.
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October 13, 2020

Self-proclaimed militia also planned to kidnap Virginia Gov. Northam

The conspirators have already been charged in an plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.