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Obituaries

Obituary: Bernard T. King, Jr.

September 16, 2020

AUGUSTA – Bernard T. King, Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 with his family by his side at …

Election 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump denies downplaying virus, casts doubt on mask usage

by ZEKE MILLER and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

In a televised town hall, the president is defensive but not agitated when pressed on his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Waterville council approves leasing land to Alfond Youth for ice skating rink

by Amy Calder September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

The indoor rink is estimated to cost more than $4 million, and the Alfond Youth & Community Center will raise funds to build it next to the municipal pool on North Street.

Nation & World

Police leaders pressed Rochester to keep Daniel Prude video secret

by MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

Newly released emails show the deputy chief advised the former police chief to press the city’s lawyers to deny the Prude family’s request for footage of the March 23 encounter.

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Maine colleges, Sports

College football notebook: Coach says most LSU players have had, recovered from COVID-19

by Associated Press September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Ed Orgeron and his staff are hopeful those players will remain eligible to play the bulk of the season before they have to be tested again.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Top HHS official apologizes for warning of violence if Trump loses

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

Health and Human Services spokesman Michael Caputo said on his Facebook page that scientists are conspiring against the president and suggested there could be shootings if he isn’t re-elected.