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1. President Donald Trump briefly left the hospital Sunday in his car to wave to supporters gathered outside. Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley offered new details Sunday about Trump’s condition before he was hospitalized, saying the president had a “high fever” and a blood oxygen level below 94% before being taken to Walter Reed. Dr. Brian Garibaldi, a doctor with Trump’s medical team, said he could be discharged from Walter Reed as soon as today. (WMTW)
2. The U.S. tops 7.4 million Coronavirus cases w/ over 209,000 related deaths. The Maine CDC reported no new deaths and 33 additional cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. The statewide death toll remains 142 w/ 595 active cases. (WMTW)
3. Saturday, hundreds gathered in the streets of Portland to stand in solidarity with Black P.O.W.E.R which stands for “Black Portland Organizers Working to End Racism.” Protestors say they will continue to protest until there is change. The demonstration started and ended without any incidents, arrests or confrontations with “counter protesters.” (WGME)
4. Starting today, you can vote in-person absentee. In Portland, voters can go to the City Clerk’s temporary office space in the Merrill Auditorium lobby by using the Myrtle Street entrance. Hours are 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Lewiston, the City Clerk’s office early polling place is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Bangor’s City Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4:30pm. (WMTW)
5. The New England Patriots are taking off in two separate planes for today’s game against Kansas City – with one dedicated to people who have been in close contact with quarterback Cam Newton after he tested positive for coronavirus. The Patriots-Chiefs game, originally scheduled for Sunday, was rescheduled for tonight at 7:05 p.m. (NEWS CENTER)
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