The new postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, disputes reports that his agency is slowing down election mail or any other mail.
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Posted inMaine, News
Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall shrinks, and cleanup begins
A few dozen campers remained on City Hall Plaza a day after organizers said they would wind down the protest encampment, but the crowd was shrinking.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Changes, work set for Hallowell’s temporary downtown pocket park
Initial plans to use almost half of the parking lot at the northwestern corner of Water and Central streets have been walked back to increase parking.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package
Maine progressive leaders and Democratic lawmakers held a virtual news conference Friday to stress the need for another infusion of federal funds.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Public Schools posts proposed back-to-school plan
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday is expected to vote on the plan, which spells out how students and staff who decide to return to school buildings this year will be required to follow health and safety guidelines.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta’s Bread of Life keeping busy with takeout lunches
The Augusta soup kitchen, which provided dine-in meals before coronavirus, is continuing to serve the community with takeout hot lunches weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Press Herald teams with Bangor Daily News, News Center to host U.S. Senate debate
The debate, which will feature Susan Collins, Sara Gideon, Lisa Savage and Max Linn, will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Preserving a Medal of Honor veteran’s memorial
A Capitol Police officer and an American Legion chaplain team up to help raise funds to fix a Civil War veteran’s gravestone at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Creative Portland installs art in city bus shelters
A federal grant that came last year is helping to fund the installation of public art pieces in 3 bus shelters this month.
Posted inNation & World
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: South Dakota rally draws thousands
Many who rode their bikes into the small city of Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.