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More NFL players opting out of the season than many expected

by BARRY WILNER Associated Press July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Barry Wilner: More than three dozen players – including at least six members of the New England Patriots – have decided not to play the 2020 season.

Sports

U.S. Open golf tournament to be held without fans

by DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The move was in response to the coronavirus outbreak, The event takes place Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot in New York.

Sports

Another Marlins player tests positive, bringing total to 16

by JAKE SEINER Associated Press July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Two Miami staff members also have tested positive, and the team remains stranded in Philadelphia.

Business, Maine, Nation / World, News

Maine state budget facing COVID-19 shortfalls of $1.4 billion over next 3 years

by Scott Thistle July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

What the state gained in revenue on taxable grocery store items and building supplies when the pandemic hit didn’t come close to making up for what it lost in sales tax because restaurants and lodgings were shuttered.

Local Sports, Sports

Fifth annual Troy Barnies basketball clinic set for Saturday in Auburn

by Randy Whitehouse July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The former Edward Little and UMaine star will lead kids grades 3-8 through basketball drills at The Gully before heading to Lithuania for his ninth professional season.

Maine, News

Maine adds another 29 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths

by Kevin Miller July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The 29 new cases is higher than the rolling daily average for the previous week, although Maine has yet to experience the surge in cases seen in some other states.

National Sports, New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots face challenges as Dont’a Hightower and Patrick Chung opt out of 2020 season

by KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Hightower says he’s opting out of the 2020 season, highlighting a list of several New England Patriots who will sit out because of health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.