Some states with mail-in voting send ballots to all registered voters, but voters in Maine must request an absentee ballot under a system that tracks ballots closely to prevent errors or fraud.
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Floridians voting by mail in huge numbers compared to 2016
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many Floridians to vote by mail instead of in person
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Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Coin shortage hits retailers, laundromats, tooth fairy
A convenience store chain is offering a free beverage or sandwich in exchange for them
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Trump warns of a ‘big surge’ of coronavirus in New Zealand, which just recorded 9 new cases
The United States, where at least 167,000 have now died, has recently averaged around 50,000 new cases each day.
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The Latest: Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID-19 spike
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10. University president the Rev. John Jenkins said there have been […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 17 new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths
The state is still investigating an outbreak at a wedding in Millinocket, including whether safety precautions were taken.
Posted inOxford Hills
SAD 17 board approves Sept. 8 start date, tables decision on fall sports
PARIS — After a marathon meeting Monday night, SAD 17 directors approved a plan to reopen schools Tuesday, Sept. 8, that includes a hybrid process for in-school education at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Directors also approved changing the school breakfast program to allow students in Harrison, West Paris, Oxford, Norway and Oxford Hills Middle […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
New movies, and safety protocols, are coming to a Maine theater near you
Several more Maine movie theaters, including Cinemagic and Regal locations and the Nickelodeon in Portland, plan to reopen Friday.
Posted inNational Sports, New England Patriots, Sports
Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore faces new, bigger challenge in 2020
The cornerback posted career numbers last season and earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year. New England will count on him even more in 2020 without some of the team’s more vocal presences.