Officials are trying to make sure everything goes well during the July 14 primary, which will be the first statewide election since the pandemic hit.
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Posted inNation & World
Prince Charles to host Macron to mark de Gaulle’s WWII appeal
The general’s speech in 1940 is widely considered to be the moment that gave birth to the French Resistance.
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Posted inMaine, News
Black people more likely than white people to face arrest, use of force by Portland police
Although black people make up about 7-8% of the city’s population, they have accounted for 17-23% of the arrests in the city in recent years, according to data released by the police department Friday.
Posted inSports
Everyday Athletes: Stephanie Merrill preps for the ride of her life on her 70th birthday
Wayne native is training for a 70-mile bike ride, which will be the longest one of her life.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner elementary school sends off students for summer with parade
Laura E. Richards School staff members gathered outside the building Thursday morning, as students and their families drove by for a final farewell to the academic year.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Former Maine legislator to open medical marijuana retail store in Hallowell
Ed DuGay, a governmental affairs consultant and former Democratic state legislator, plans to open Hallowell 4Twenty at 31 Water St. before July 4.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
ABC names Matt James its first black ‘Bachelor’
The show has been under pressure for years to be more diverse.
Posted inSports
NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates
While some players have started working out at team facilities, others are in limbo because of quarantine rules for those going from the U.S. to Canada, and vice versa.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Federal CDC posts long-awaited guidance for reducing everyday virus risk
The agency also offers advice on organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.