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The Latest: Idaho nursing homes visited by state inspectors with COVID-19

by Associated Press August 29, 2020August 31, 2020

BOISE, Idaho _ Two state inspectors who visited Idaho nursing homes in July were unknowingly infected with the coronavirus at the time, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The inspectors were at the nursing homes to review how well the facilities followed federal rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The state […]

Nation / World, Uncategorized

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

by STACEY PLAISANCE and MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press August 29, 2020August 31, 2020

The destructive storm surge has receded, leaving at least 16 dead and many roads impassable.

Nation / World, Uncategorized

Horses, ponies targeted in mysterious ritual-like mutilations

by ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press August 29, 2020August 31, 2020

Up to 30 attacks have been reported in pastures across France.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Maine CDC reports 53 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths

by Rob Wolfe August 29, 2020August 31, 2020

Saturday’s new cases include 36 infections detected at the York County Jail in Alfred.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Greenville couple dead in apparent murder-suicide

by Rob Wolfe August 29, 2020August 29, 2020

Police say the last time anyone had contact with Linda and Stephen Coffman was in June.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Be cautious around late-summer bats, Maine CDC warns

by Associated Press August 29, 2020August 31, 2020

They can carry rabies and are at their most active during this part of the year.

Sports, Uncategorized

WNBA postpones three games

by Associated Press August 26, 2020August 27, 2020

The move comes hours after the NBA decides to postpone its three playoff games with its players choosing to boycott in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Severe thunderstorm warning includes Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield

by Dustin Bonk WGME Meteorologist August 24, 2020August 25, 2020

WGME forecasts scattered thunderstorms most of the afternoon into the evening. There is a chance for some isolated strong or severe storms in the mix, especially inland. the greatest concern is for strong winds.