Some of the leaders gave their thoughts on the current protests across the country sparked by police slayings of Black men in Minneapolis and Atlanta.
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New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus
The world’s largest marathon, scheduled for Nov. 1, poses too many health and safety concerns for runners, volunteers, spectators and others.
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Some travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to quarantine
As of Wednesday, visitors from states that exceed a specific virus infection rate will be required to isolate for 14 days.
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Technician who filled tank before Farmington explosion is fined, suspended
According to a consent agreement between the state and technician George Barker, he violated a rule that requires the piping system to be checked for leaks.
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The Latest: Racial equality groups grapple with surge in donations
The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — A flood of donations following the death of George Floyd has left racial equality and social justice groups in a position they might never have expected to be in: figuring out what to do with a surplus […]
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U.S. citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders
In contrast to the United States, the virus’s spread has slowed across the EU and particularly in the 26 nations that make up Europe’s visa-free travel zone known as the Schengen area.
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Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
The ruling is a significant win for the Justice Department and came as Democrats question whether it has become too politicized.
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Sebago teen killed in Denmark crash
Isaac Rawson died at the scene on Hancock Pond Road.
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Harrison man dies in single-car crash
Police say Jerry Brill may have had a medical problem that caused him to crash on Naples Road.
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The Latest: Report says state, local governments need billions in aid to avert 4 million layoffs
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — A new private sector report is warning anew of continuing damage to the economy if Washington doesn’t deliver several hundred billion dollars in budget relief to states and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Wednesday’s report by Moody’s Analytics, a […]