Vince McMahon keeps the WWE going, and his longtime connections with President Trump could be a factor in his business being allowed to continue.
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Catholic churches in Maine will hold drive-in Masses
Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that churches could hold drive-in services starting May 1, but some congregations are sticking with online services for now.
Summer festivals on hold amid pandemic
Facing continued social distancing orders, the odds are the usual fare of festivals in the Lakes Region won’t be offered this summer. But Windham’s Summerfest is going virtual.
Boris Johnson, fiancee announce birth of baby boy
The British prime minister was present for the birth but was back at work in 10 Downing St. within hours.
Eight workers at Tyson Foods plant in Portland test positive; state says all 400 should be tested
The outbreak at the poultry processing plant, believed to be Maine’s first workplace outbreak outside a health care facility, prompts talk of idling production.
Pandemic puts additional strain on international MLS players
The MLS has more diversity than any other top-flight league and many players are stuck in North America, often separated from family and loved ones.
$50.8M RSU 14 budget moves forward after delays
The Windham-Raymond school board will likely approve the budget, up 4.6% from this year’s, next week.
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts and furloughs
Commissioner Roger Goodell voluntarily took a full pay cut, while other NFL employees will be subject to other budget-cutting measures.
Maine’s most popular parks and beaches to remain closed
Ten of Maine’s state parks along the coast will remain closed until at least June 1 under a new order by Gov. Janet Mills that looks to gradually reopen the state’s economy.
Fed signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months
The Fed said it will also keep buying Treasury and mortgage bonds to help keep rates low.