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Published
June 23, 2020

State helps towns and tribes qualify for COVID-19 disaster relief

Maine will use $35 million of its $1.25 billion in coronavirus relief funds as local match needed for federal disaster relief.
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June 23, 2020

Saudi Arabia limits number of people for annual Hajj

The kingdom's Hajj minister says they're trying to keep the number around 1,000, a devastating blow to the millions of Muslims who intended on making the pilgrimage.
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June 23, 2020

With all that’s going on, is the rush to play this year really worth it?

From ill-advised tennis tournaments to colleges bringing athletes back to campus, it may be time to accept the new reality in sports – just as we’ve had to accept it in life.
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June 23, 2020

Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections creates a candy bar for Dr. Nirav Shah.
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June 23, 2020

Flood of absentee ballots could delay primary election results

Maine voters have already requested more than 100,000 absentee ballots for the July 14 primary, and local election officials say it will be a ‘daunting’ task to process those ballots so that results are known on election night.

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Published
June 23, 2020

Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond

The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.
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June 23, 2020

Detained in isolation, migrant families fear catching virus

At least 2,200 people have contracted coronavirus nationwide in ICE's detention system.
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June 23, 2020

St. John’s Catholic School to open doors this fall

Officials are also working to develop a remote learning plan for families who may not be comfortable sending their kids back to school.
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June 23, 2020

Virus-hit meat plants from Britain to Brazil stop shipping to China

In the first four months of the year, China accounted for more than half of exports from the European Union.
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June 23, 2020

Trump tells aides he supports second round of stimulus checks, but White House divisions remain

Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National Economic Council, says the administration may send payments only to those who need them most.