Fleury, who died at 94 from COVID-19 in April, knew he wanted to serve his country when he was a teenager, so he signed up for one of the most remote assignments in World War II: tracking the weather for the U.S. Navy in the frigid Aleutian Islands off Alaska.
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After surviving COVID-19, World War II veteran gets his overdue service medals
The family of a veteran of World War II and Korea organized a ceremony for him to receive the medals after the 92-year-old survived COVID-19.
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The Virus Diaries: A mask a day? That just about covers it
As the pandemic nears summer, a Press Herald reporter has become fascinated with the array of face coverings out there.
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NBA players express concerns about return amid coronavirus spikes, national protests
Dozens of players have raised questions about the plan’s format, length, health protocols, and timing within the context of nationwide protests.
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Canton to hold town meeting on ball field
Selectmen set the gathering for 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
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Dempsey Challenge to be held virtually this year
The annual run, walk and cycle challenge has raised more than $13 million to provide services and programs to cancer patients and their caregivers free of charge.
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NBA gives teams, players more detailed timetable for restart
Coronavirus testing is expected to begin this month for NBA players with mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps. The finals will start Sept. 30.
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Djokovic defends packing the stands at tennis charity tour event in Serbia
Fans crowd in for the matches – with little social distancing and few masks being worn – and Novak Djokovic says he is ‘doing what the Serbian government is telling us.’
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Ravens coach says NFL’s coronavirus restrictions are ‘humanly impossible’
A frustrated John Harbaugh is at a point where ‘you throw your hands up and you go: ‘What the heck? There’s no way this can be right.”
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Auburn council to vote Monday on resolution declaring all businesses essential
A second resolution will request Gov. Janet Mills to release funds to municipalities.