Paul Newberry: The reduced, bubble-like schedules are effectively a Hail Mary to save a season that, frankly, may not be worth saving at this point.
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Posted inSports
U.S. Tennis Association says it’s still making preparations to hold U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is scheduled to run Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, and as officials move forward it’s still unclear how many top players will travel to New York.
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Posted inSchools & Education, Varsity Maine
State-wide green designation makes administrators cautiously optimistic some high school fall sports can be played
Decision to play sports rests in the hands of superintendents after state Department of Education clears way for schools to hold in-person instruction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill would let Maine restaurants sell alcohol to go until 2022
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Louie Luchini, said an emergency order by Gov. Janet Mills that allows restaurants to sell booze to go has been key to their survival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Masks meant to help protect rescue workers reported stolen from Richmond Fire Department
A box containing masks meant to help protect rescue workers from exposure to the coronavirus went missing from outside the station last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Bar Harbor hospital sounds warning on undetected COVID-infected visitors
With long testing delays in other states, some learn they tested positive after starting vacations in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
COVID-19 cases increase at Lewiston’s Marshwood Center
Three residents have died and 23 people have tested positive, up from 11 cases July 20.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
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.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low in Maine
Cumulative hospital counts are slightly higher than last week, led by modest increases at CMMC and Maine Med.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one additional death
The numbers come a day after Gov. Janet Mills announced $1 million in funding to help address racial and ethnic disparities and $5 million in rental assistance.