The House speaker insists that Congress’ next economic package provide billions for financially reeling state and local governments.
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Healthy people in their 30s and 40s, barely sick with COVID-19, are dying from strokes
Many researchers suspect strokes in novel coronavirus patients may be a direct consequence of blood problems that are producing clots all over some people’s bodies.
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Judge to rule Monday on virus-relief funding for tribes
At least 15 tribes, including Maine’s Maliseet Indians, have sued the U.S., saying funding should not go to Alaska Native corporations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Scammers targeting small businesses
Sen. Susan Collins says they promise advice about getting a Paycheck Protection Program loan and ask for a fee.
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s musing on injecting disinfectants to fight COVID-19 sparks outcry
The president’s offhand comment triggers intense blowback from doctors and other health officials.
Posted inNation & World
Navy admiral advises reinstatement of fired aircraft carrier captain
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has asked for a delay in any public announcement while he considers the recommendation, about which the president has offered seemingly contradictory views.
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Group opens support line for Maine youths during outbreak and beyond
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a new mental health support line for Maine residents age 14 to 20.
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Decisions on thousands of unemployment claims fast-tracked by labor department
Rather than keeping people wondering until July about pending unemployment claims, the Department of Labor makes some assumptions and decides on 12,000 cases.
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Trump says he’ll block coronavirus aid for U.S. Postal Service if it doesn’t hike prices now
The president says the cash-strapped agency should quadruple the price it charges for packages.
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Maine businesses think outside the box to survive in a stay-at-home economy
Subscriptions, quarantine kits and unexpected curbside pickups are some of the creative ways to serve customers during the pandemic.