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September 1, 2020

Postal carrier pickets Oakland office claiming he’s not paid for package deliveries

Adam Stalilonis' part-time rural route has seen a major uptick in online ordered packages, causing him to work extra hours for no pay, a situation he has been told affects more than 1,500 routes in northern New England.
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September 1, 2020

Pope: Use pandemic to give environment vital ‘rest’

He also calls for the cancellation of debt from the most vulnerable countries.
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September 1, 2020

Significant aid package needed to help economy recover from coronavirus, Mnuchin says

With millions of people unemployed, the treasury secretary commits to calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to try to restart stalled talks.
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September 1, 2020

Third virus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final U.S. testing

Also, a U.S. advisory panel proposes giving the 1st vaccine doses – initial supplies are expected to be limited to up to 15 million people – to high-risk health care workers and first responders.
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September 1, 2020

Mills gives state agencies more time to propose cuts as shortfall looms

Facing a revenue shortfall of more than $500 million, Gov. Janet Mills gives agencies 7 more weeks to submit new budgets, while hoping Congress delivers more pandemic aid to states.

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September 1, 2020

Maine music industry forms alliance to save local venues

The group of industry professionals has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign.
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September 1, 2020

Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

The 77th edition of the world’s oldest film festival will look nothing like its predecessors.
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September 1, 2020

The Latest: Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not fade quickly as some earlier reports suggested, scientists have found. Tuesday’s report, from tests on more than 30,000 people in Iceland, is […]
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September 1, 2020

Maine CDC reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

Maine's seven-day average of 27 new cases daily is higher than in early August, due in part to an outbreak of more than 130 cases linked to a Millinocket wedding and reception.
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September 1, 2020

N.H. schools a step ahead of Maine in approving high school sports

With a clear, state-approved plan in place, many school boards in New Hampshire have already approved fall athletics, including football.