Maine voters have already requested more than 100,000 absentee ballots for the July 14 primary, and local election officials say it will be a ‘daunting’ task to process those ballots so that results are known on election night.
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Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond
The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.
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Detained in isolation, migrant families fear catching virus
At least 2,200 people have contracted coronavirus nationwide in ICE’s detention system.
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St. John’s Catholic School to open doors this fall
Officials are also working to develop a remote learning plan for families who may not be comfortable sending their kids back to school.
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Virus-hit meat plants from Britain to Brazil stop shipping to China
In the first four months of the year, China accounted for more than half of exports from the European Union.
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Trump tells aides he supports second round of stimulus checks, but White House divisions remain
Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National Economic Council, says the administration may send payments only to those who need them most.
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Sports digest: NYA hires Matt Williams as its boys’ soccer coach
The Cheverus High graduate played in college for the University of Cincinnati.
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Next few weeks critical to controlling virus spikes, Fauci tells Congress
‘We’ve been hit badly,’ says the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases as surges worsen in several states and some governors say they’ll consider reinstating restrictions.
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Questions for the Bruins with the NHL on the path of resuming season
Beyond concerns about COVID-19, the Bruins have many questions: Is the team too old? Will the veterans bounce back? Which goalie will step up?
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Brady, Gronk, Bucs still working out despite team’s COVID-19 cases
Despite a warning by the league and positive COVID-19 tests among other Buccaneers, Tom Brady is leading private workouts with his Tampa Bay teammates.