The daily increase in coronavirus deaths in New York state has dropped under 550 for the first time in over two weeks as hospitalizations continue to decline.
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Former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill dies at age 84
Paul O’Neill, a former Treasury secretary who broke with George W. Bush over tax policy, dies at 84.
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Augusta Nature Club’s April 29 luncheon canceled
The Augusta Nature Club’s April 29 luncheon has been canceled because of social distancing caused by COVID-19. The club’s calling committee will advise members of future events. For more information, call Heide Munro at 622-395.
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CMP donates $100,000 to support school meals
The donation to Full Plates Full Potential will help students across Maine get food while schools are closed.
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New Maine unemployment claims fall, but another surge expected
About 13,400 Mainers filed for unemployment benefits last week, less than half the previous week’s number, but an upcoming eligibility expansion is likely to trigger a resurgence of claims.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Three Things I Know Are True’
Betty Culley’s book is marketed as a young-adult novel. But trust me, this book is for adults.
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Portland and neighboring cities furlough hundreds of employees as pandemic hits finances
Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.
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Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small-business aid runs dry
Talks in Washington are accelerating on a stopgap coronavirus relief bill aimed at helping smaller employers across the country.
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‘Hold your nose and vote’: Progressives weigh backing Biden
Leaders of the progressive movement say many Americans who supported Bernie Sanders may not be as likely to settle for the former vice president.
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Wex announces layoffs, furloughs affecting 5% of its workforce
Business has slowed abruptly for the Portland-based payment-processing technology firm, whose CEO bought and sold thousands of company shares 2 days before the price started falling.