The annual all-star game that benefits Shriners Hospitals will not be played this summer because of the coronavirus.
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Maine registrations rise as seasonal residents trade in out-of-state plates
Some people who pay taxes on Maine property and live in the state part of the year now want Maine license plates to avoid public shaming, say town officials.
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Liz Soares: Standing up for what’s right
Wearing a mask in a pandemic is just as important to public health as people wearing shoes in places where food is served, writes Liz Soares.
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BIW president says production delays a challenge to company’s future
In a rare interview, Bath Iron Works President Dirk Lesko said the shipbuilder must be more nimble and catch up on a backlog of work to compete for new contracts.
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House to vote on targeted fixes for small-business loan program
The stand-alone bill would make changes to the small-business loan program sought by hotels, restaurants and other industries.
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CDC quietly releases more reopening guidance
The agency posted guidance for schools, bars and workplaces — but not for houses of worship.
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Unpaid utility bills, lower usage threaten to push rates higher in Maine
It’s too early to tell how much more customers might pay, and when, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and to what degree utility investors could share the burden.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
National federation gives Maine guidance for reopening high school sports
The National Federation of State High School Associations sets out a three-phase plan to ease athletes back into competition.
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Maine sees jump in coronavirus infections with 78 new cases
Wednesday’s spike is attributed in part to increased testing capacity at state and private labs, and comes at a time when the racial gap among those with COVID-19 is growing.
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The Latest: Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. The president’s tweets targeting Michigan and Nevada marked an escalation in his campaign against voting by mail, […]