Multiple obstacles remain in crafting a bill, including an impasse on extending a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit, funding for the U.S. Postal Service and aid to renters facing eviction.
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MLB notebook: Nationals Soto reinstated from COVID IL
Washington left fielder Juan Soto missed the team’s first seven games after a positive test.
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Outages exceed 91,000 as tropical storm blows through Maine
Central Maine Power is working to restore electricity to thousands of customers early Wednesday, after Isaias brought wind gusts of more than 40 mph.
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Elizabeth Hammond makes Providence College dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Elizabeth Hammond, daughter of Dan and Kerri Hammond of Belgrade, has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list honors at Providence College. Dean’s list honors are earned by full-time undergraduate students who, at the end of the semester, have attained a GPA of 3.55 or better (on a 4.0 scale), […]
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Jay-Z’s company to help launch music school
Roc Nation – the mogul’s agency – is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to establish the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
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Lewiston oral surgeon accuses dental board of destroying his reputation
Lewiston oral surgeon Dr. Jan Kippax asked state court Tuesday to reverse his reprimand by dental regulators.
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Kanye West withdraws petition to get on New Jersey ballot
The petition showed many signatures looked nearly identical and others lacked complete addresses
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Nadal will not defend U.S. Open title as coronavirus prompts his decision to withdraw
Rafael Nadal – with 19 Grand Slam titles, one shy of leader Roger Federer – says it’s “a decision I never wanted to take,” but added that he would “rather not travel.”
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Maine harness racing industry, struggling financially because of pandemic, looks to reset season
After losing months of income, drivers and breeders hope August is the start of a short but strong season at Scarborough Downs and Bangor’s Bass Park.
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Portland officials try to help City Hall campers get shelter as storm bears down
The remnants of a hurricane highlight the need to address the encampment at City Hall, which has grown since a few people first pitched tents last month.