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Federal agents to pull back in Portland, Ore., but stay on standby

by GILLIAN FLACCUS and and MIKE BALSAMO Associated Press July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The plan calls for U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Protective Service officers to stay inside a fence set up around the U.S. courthouse, along with some state police, to keep out protesters.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Despite fewer virus cases, Hawaii hesitant to open schools

by JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

While Hawaii has one of the lowest infection rates in the nation and many schools have open-air campuses, the challenges of returning kids to classrooms may still be insurmountable.

Nation & World, New England, Uncategorized

Vermont farmer returns prosthetic leg that skydiver lost during jump

by Nate Thompson July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

A skydiver who lost his prosthetic leg during a jump has it back, thanks to a farmer who spotted it in a soybean field.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Insurers, utilities oppose bill to extend lawsuit window for PFAS contamination

by Kevin Miller July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

But supporters say the current law falls short of protecting farmers and others harmed by the ‘forever chemicals.’

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say

by Megan Gray July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Maine Republicans file last-minute court challenge to ranked-choice ruling

by Scott Thistle July 27, 2020September 14, 2020

The party says Maine’s secretary of state improperly rejected thousands of signatures on a petition aimed at overturning a law applying ranked choice to presidential elections.