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Published
August 7, 2020

How Sen. Collins was lobbied to write the PPP exception that benefited hotel chains

The lobbyist who pushed for the change is a former longtime aide to the Maine senator.
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August 7, 2020

Georgia teens shared photos of maskless students in crowded school hallways. Now they’re suspended.

Paulding County Schools Superintendent Brian Otott told parents and guardians in a letter that the images ‘didn't look good.’
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August 7, 2020

U.S. adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has slowed

Job growth slowed in July, evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
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August 7, 2020

The Latest: New reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — Racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children, according to two sobering government reports released Friday. One of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports looked at children with COVID-19 who needed hospitalization. Hispanic children were […]
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August 7, 2020

250,000 are expected at a South Dakota motorcycle rally

On June 15, Sturgis, S.D. city council members voted 8 to 1 to forge ahead with the 80-year tradition

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August 7, 2020

Our View: Tourism-related COVID cases in Bar Harbor area warrant close scrutiny

Meanwhile, everyone in Maine, visitor and resident alike, should act as if the virus is around.
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August 7, 2020

Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall

Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district's proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.
Published
August 6, 2020

Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases; true number far more

Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher
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August 6, 2020

Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan

Preparedness and meeting state guidelines are major concerns.
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August 6, 2020

White House, Democrats fail to agree on virus aid bill; next steps uncertain

President Trump signaled earlier Thursday that, absent a deal, he will take executive actions on several fronts.