Jeff Bridich and Colorado stand by slugger Ian Desmond, who decided to opt-out of the upcoming season to focus on his family and build youth baseball in Florida.
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Senators press NCAA for coronavirus rules, criticize schools’ liability waivers
A bill prohibiting schools from requiring athletes sign waivers or punishing players who aren’t comfortable competing this fall because of COVID-19 is introduced.
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Tennis legacies left in limbo as pandemic pushes veterans out of normal routine
The break be a motivator for the Big Four – Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – but it can be a challenge to get a 30-something body and mind in game shape.
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Sports Digest: Yankees expect Judge, Stanton and others to be ready
New York expects Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, James Paxton and Aaron Hicks to be ready for Opening Day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Eight Maine arts organizations each to receive a $50,000 coronavirus aid grant
The National Endowment for the Arts announced that 855 nonprofit arts organizations nationwide will receive a total of $45 million through the CARES Act.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amusement, recreation and entertainment businesses reopen, but it’s not all fun and games
Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine at Farmington announces return-to-campus plan for fall semester
FARMINGTON — In-person classes will begin at the University of Maine at Farmington on Aug. 31 and shift to remote learning in late November for the rest of the semester, according to the return-to-campus plan released by the school Wednesday. In addition to classrooms, residence halls and dining services will open at UMF for the […]
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Myrtle Beach reopened to survive the summer. Now, it’s a coronavirus ‘petri dish.’
The popular South Carolina destination had to reopen, even knowing that COVID-19 cases would increase, said the mayor.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.
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Health experts slam U.S. hoarding of only licensed coronavirus drug
Remdesivir is the only drug licensed by both the U.S. and the European Union as a treatment for those with severe illness due to coronavirus.