Uncertainty remains over how quickly world economies can recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gardiner plans outdoor ceremony and fireworks to celebrate graduation
Every year, the Gardiner Area High School graduation brings hundreds of people to watch the annual rite of passage. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, technology will bring the ceremony to the audience both near and far.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
LGBTQ+ groups across Maine make adjustments for Pride month
Twelve organizations across Maine have teamed up to create a completely virtual Pride Month. The first event is a livestream of a drag queen story hour hosted by the Children’s Book Cellar in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday
A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.
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Fed to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022
After its policy meeting on Wednesday, Fed officials estimated that the economy will shrink 6.5% this year.
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NCAA finalizing plan for extended college football preseason
The plan for more on-field time will help make up for time lost when spring practices were postponed due to the pandemic.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans
Coaches are especially curious if the upcoming NBA season will overlap with the Olympics, from qualifying tournaments to the Games themselves.
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Mnuchin says small and larger businesses will need more help
The Treasury secretary says the administration will spend a month looking at what measures should go in the next relief bill.
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State reports 31 new cases, directs $1 million to behavioral health support for COVID-19 patients
Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the federal grant will help address rising demand for help from people who have been exposed or otherwise affected by the virus.
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MLS sets plan to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8
All 26 Major League Soccer teams will compete in a tournament after play was suspended on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak just two games into the season.