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Foundation hosts benefit for Maine lobstermen affected by COVID-19

by Staff Reports July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

The Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Foundation is sponsoring the socially distanced event at a float off the southeast side of Chebeague Island, where boats can drop anchor.

Maine, News

COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low in Maine

by Colin Woodard July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Cumulative hospital counts are slightly higher than last week, led by modest increases at CMMC and Maine Med.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Incumbent Kim Rosen wins Republican primary recount in Senate District 8

by Scott Thistle July 31, 2020September 14, 2020

The two-term Republican incumbent fended off primary challenger Larry Lockman by 52 votes in a closely watched primary. Rosen will now face Democratic challenger Beverly Ulenhake in the Nov. 3 election.

Maine, News

Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one additional death

by Rachel Ohm July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

The numbers come a day after Gov. Janet Mills announced $1 million in funding to help address racial and ethnic disparities and $5 million in rental assistance.

Nation & World, Politics

Watchdog group says Trump campaign improperly hiding $170 million in spending

by BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

A government oversight group says President Donald Trump’s reelection effort is hiding the funds by routing payments through companies tied to his former campaign manager.