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Banksy’s latest COVID-19 tags scrubbed from London Tube train

by Associated Press July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The transportation agency erases a visual warning on the dangers of skipping face coverings.

Business, Local & State, News

Mills’ economic recovery committee calls for $1.1 billion investment

by Glenn Jordan July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Leaders of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee say any recovery plan for Maine must work in concert with protecting public health.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Disney World’s last two theme parks reopen to visitors

by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The Florida theme park resort reopened Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Oklahoma’s governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

by Associated Press July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Stitt attended President Trump’s rally in Tulsa last month, which health experts have said likely contributed to a surge in coronavirus cases there.

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Business, Nation & World, News

Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The company said the policy will go into effect on Monday to allow time to inform stores and customers.

Local & State, News

Maine reports 12 new cases, no deaths, as virus testing expands

by Joe Lawlor July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

As the virus rages in the South and West, efforts to contain its spread in Maine and the Northeast are paying off – at least so far.

Nation & World, News

The Latest: Virus cases still rising in some states amid new restrictions worldwide

by news service reports July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. MIAMI — Arizona, Texas and Florida together reported about 25,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the pandemic took hold in the United States and around the world in an unsettling sign reminiscent of the […]