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1. Trump suggested N.C. voters vote by mail and “then go and vote” in person as well. He tweeted later, “go to your Polling Place to see whether or not your mail-in vote has been tabulated (counted).” N.C. Board of Elections noted Thursday that it is a Class 1 felony to vote twice on purpose. It is also illegal to solicit someone to vote twice. Moreover, they asked that people not show up to check if their absentee ballot was counted. (WASHINGTON POST)
2. The U.S. tops 6.1 million coronavirus cases with over 186,000 related deaths. The Maine CDC reported no new deaths and 50 new cases on Thursday. Maine’s death toll is 133 w/ 496 active cases. A second death has been linked to the COVID-19 outbreak stemming from a wedding in Millinocket. (WMTW)
3. Cases at Calvary Baptist Church in Sanford increased from five to 10 on Thursday. The CDC sent pastor Todd Bell a letter outlining expectations and offering to help the church comply with the state’s executive order. “We have a strong expectation of compliance” said Maine CDC director Dr. Shah. (PRESS HERALD)
4. For the next few weeks, residents in Kittery might be hearing some loud noises. “Bird Bangers” will be used at playing fields across town to make the area uncomfortable for geese who gather there. The device will emit a loud noise like a firecracker. (WGME)
5. The Toronto Raptors were a half-second away from losing their third game to the Boston Celtics. But Toronto’s OG Anunoby (An-Ah-No-Bee) nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give them a 104-103 win. The shot likely saved Toronto’s season for now, and drew the series closer at 2-1 in favor of Boston. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. The teams will meet again in Game 4 on Saturday. (ESPN)
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