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May 6, 2020

Top Republican fundraiser and Trump ally named postmaster general

The president has indicated that he wants the Postal Service to dramatically raise fees for delivering packages for customers such as Amazon in exchange for tapping a coronavirus line of credit.
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May 6, 2020

Coronavirus delays Lisbon man’s retrial on attempted murder of police
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May 6, 2020

Emerging virus aid bill aims to help states, Postal Service

The Democratic-driven legislation would also aid local governments and boost contact tracing to track the coronavirus, but arduous negotiations are expected with Republicans.
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May 6, 2020

Despite COVID-19, U.S. must move ahead with nuclear weapons work, top official says

Federal officials have set a deadline of 2030 for increased production of the plutonium cores used in nuclear weapons.
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May 6, 2020

Census workers to deliver 2020 packets to Mainers in remote areas

Contactless deliveries will be done in areas where most households don't receive mail at home.

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May 6, 2020

Wells selectmen reopen the town’s beaches

Four beaches in town will join those in Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough for recreational, non-sunbathing purposes while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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May 6, 2020

Maine officials seek changes, next steps for emergency loan program

The Paycheck Protection Program loans have been a godsend for many small businesses, but some business owners say fundamental flaws in the program make them unusable for their situations.
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May 6, 2020

‘If this thing boomerangs’: Second wave of infections feared as restrictions ease

Public health authorities in the U.S. are worried as about half of the states are easing shutdowns to get their economies restarted.
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May 6, 2020

New Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program offers cash to help feed Maine’s children

Families whose children get free or reduced-price meals will get $382 per child to compensate them for what they missed after schools closed.
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May 6, 2020

Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings

Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.