President Donald Trump has ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat
2020
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Deering and Casco Bay add to unusual week of drive-in graduations
The high schools held separate graduation ceremonies Thursday at the Ocean Gateway terminal overlooking Portland Harbor.
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Posted inNation & World
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
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan
The Lewiston Education Association, which represents all the School Department’s certified and education technician staff, released a statement Thursday saying the plan does not ensure the health and safety of students and educators.
Posted inNation & World
‘Worst nightmare’: Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Posted inNation & World
Proposal to disband Minneapolis police blocked from ballot
A commission says it needs more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the department in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime
Sheriff’s office investigates break-in at brewery in Harrison
The owners of Fluvial Brewing, who were already struggling with the economic effects of COVID-19, say they were devastated Thursday when they found their business had been burglarized.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco police say missing woman has been located
Bonnie Anyanwu, 67, of Saco had not been seen since July 31, prompting concern.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Kang ties for lead in LPGA’s Marathon Classic
Lydia Ko also shoots a 7-under 64 to share the lead with Danielle King.
Posted inPolitics
Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
President Trump is engaging in a deeply personal attack on his presidential opponent, even questioning without foundation the former vice president’s faith in God.