Cohen, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, campaign finance fraud and lying to Congress, was released on furlough as part of an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus in federal prisons.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
With little on the market, Maine home sales fell 15% in April while prices jumped
While the coronavirus pandemic greatly reduced sales and housing inventory, the median sales price shot upward thanks to a shortage of available homes.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Pandemic changing every aspect of shopping, from store layouts to how jeans are folded
Retailers that spent years trying to get customers to linger are reimagining their stores for a grab-and-go future to make shopping faster, easier and safer amid long-term shifts in consumer expectations and habits.
Posted inMaine, News
State reports new outbreak of 57 cases at long-term care facility in Cape Elizabeth
The outbreak at Cape Memory Care is the largest reported at one time in Maine, and more test results are still pending.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More than 138,000 Mainers have filed for unemployment since March
More than 11,500 Maine workers filed new jobless claims last week, even as the state begins reopening parts of its economy.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Republicans weigh unemployment aid cuts to urge Americans back to work
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON — President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell huddled Thursday at the White House as Republicans staked out new plans to phase out coronavirus-related unemployment benefits to encourage Americans to go back to work. Revamping jobless aid is fast becoming the focus of debate over the next […]
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Summertime blues: Festivals, community programs COVID-19 casualties
Some events and programs have been cancelled, some are up in the air. A few are forging ahead.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills principals make special delivery to high school seniors
With assistant principals Laurie Catanese and John Springer riding shotgun, OHCHS principal Ted Moccia drives to every graduating senior’s house to deliver their cap and gown.
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Oxford Hills town office openings vary
Face coverings and social distancing required by most.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Varsity Maine
Lost Season: With key pieces gone, St. Dom’s girls lacrosse was ready to defend title
The Saints were going to return third-leading scorer Mia-Angelina Leslie and goalie Simone Long, who were going to help lead St. Dom’s in their Class C state championship title defense.