Agents have made 83 arrests since protests began at the end of May following the death of George Floyd.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Bullpen will fill the gaps for thin Red Sox rotation
Manager Ron Roenicke will have to be creative with a staff that has just three healthy starters.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. won’t expel migrant children detained in Texas hotel
The kids will be transferred to shelters operated by DHHS and eventually placed with family sponsors.
Posted inSports
Goodell sends letter to NFL fans explaining plans for season
Commissioner Roger Goodell says everything will look different and state and local health guidelines will determine whether fans will attend games.
Posted inPolitics
Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena
They say it was issued in bad faith and request it be ‘invalid and unenforceable.’
Posted inMaine
Cause of 45-acre Baxter State Park blaze still undetermined
The Maine Forestry Service said it’s asking for help from people who were hiking or fishing in the area on the day of the fire, May 21.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help
Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.
Posted inMaine, News
Groups pushing to extend timeline for lawsuits over PFAS chemical pollution
Tuesday’s hearing on the statute of limitations for the ‘forever chemicals’ comes four days after the state announced another PFAS hotspot on a dairy farm.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Top high school players: ‘We just want to play football’ this fall
Participants in the Maine Elite Passing Camp believe the sport can be played with modifications during the pandemic.