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Portland, Oregon protest peaceful after federal presence reduced
More than a thousand people showed up in downtown Portland early Saturday to peacefully protest, about three days after the announcement that the presence of U.S. agents there would be reduced.
Hurricane lashes Bahamas, barrels toward virus-battered Florida
Isaias weakened to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon, but is expected to regain hurricane strength overnight.
Maine bear hunt nears as hunters can now set bait
Maine’s annual fall bear hunt is getting closer as hunters are now able to lay bait for the animals in the woods.
Judge sides with Falmouth schools in lawsuit by former teacher
Shana Swenson alleged that she was fired for taking breaks to pump breast milk, but the court agreed with the disrtrict that the decision to not renew her contract was related to her performance.
Maine AG files civil rights complaint against Portland man
Attorney General Aaron Frey alleges the man used violence against a lesbian woman during an incident at the Northgate Plaza in Portland.
State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine
The classifications from the Maine Department of Education suggest that schools across the state can open for in-person instruction this fall with the proper safety measures in place.
Foundation hosts benefit for Maine lobstermen affected by COVID-19
The Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Foundation is sponsoring the socially distanced event at a float off the southeast side of Chebeague Island, where boats can drop anchor.
Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate, dies of COVID-19 complications
While it’s not clear when or where he was infected, but he was hospitalized less than 2 weeks after attending a Trump campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June.
MLB notebook: Dodgers’ Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros
Joe Kelly gets suspended for throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.