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May 8, 2020

Trump casts doubt on future of China trade deal

The president's remarks contrasted with statements from Chinese and U.S. officials earlier Friday that followed a phone call among the countries' top trade negotiators.
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May 8, 2020

Maine agriculture commissioner wants to loosen rules on shipping meat

Amanda Beal is asking the federal government to temporarily lift restrictions that prevent state-inspected meat from being sold or donated across state lines.
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May 8, 2020

Fans allowed inside at Taiwan baseball stadiums, but sit apart with no food or concessions

Up to 1,000 fans are allowed in games, but no food can be brought in, concessions are closed and there must be plenty of distance between spectators.
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May 8, 2020

Historical photos: Remember the days when we could gather together?

Remember when we could shake hands, hang out in a crowd, stand next to someone? Here's a look at Portland a long time ago when we did all that.
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May 8, 2020

Survey: At least 70% of U.S. Olympic sports applied for government relief funding

An Associated Press survey finds 36 of 44 national governing bodies for individual sports received federal funding to keep going during the pandemic.

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May 8, 2020

Canadian provinces allow locked-down households to pair up

In Newfoundland and Labrador, residents from one household are now allowed to mingle with those in another.
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May 8, 2020

Uncle Andy’s Diner to close after 66 years in South Portland

Owner Dennis Fogg says takeout business hasn't been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he'll close it for good at the end of May.
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May 8, 2020

Nadal: Djokovic will need to take vaccine if tennis tour makes it mandatory

Novak Djokovic said he might not take a coronavirus vaccine, but Rafael Nadal says he, and everyone else, will need to comply to protect everyone.
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May 8, 2020

Mills announces accelerated reopening for retail stores, restaurants in 12 rural counties

The announcement comes one day after Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a deal with Westbrook-based Idexx that will allow the state's public health lab to triple its testing capacity.
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May 8, 2020

Maine health centers awarded $4.7 million to expand COVID-19 testing

The federal funding will be distributed among 18 community health centers, according to U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins.