Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs.
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The Latest: UN chief warns world leaders pandemic may cause historic famine
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living […]
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CVS to launch COVID-19 testing at 4 Maine pharmacies Friday
Customers can get self-administered tests at drive-through windows at some CVS locations as the state ramps up testing.
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Dental care complicated amid COVID-19 restrictions
NORWAY — Oxford Hills Dental Care reopened its doors on May 20. The solo practice of Maurice Convey, DDM, it also employs two dental hygienists, two dental assistants and an office manager. Convey had to lay off his entire staff back on March 16. His five employees were able to collect unemployment during the […]
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Report: Basketball Hall of Fame delaying enshrinement ceremony
Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that this year’s enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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AP sources: Players want more games, no more salary cuts
People familiar with their deliberations tell The Associated Press that baseball players appeared likely to propose increasing the number of regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries.
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Salvage BBQ and Smokehouse in Portland closes after employee tests positive
Salvage BBQ and Smokehouse on Congress Street will remain closed until at least June 9.
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Minor leagues have major issues that will impact baseball’s future
A sport that for generations has been built on minor league players developing in relative obscurity likely won’t be able to offer that obscurity in which to develop.
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MLB players will take time to respond to money-slashing plan
Baseball players will take at least a few days and possibly until next week to respond to Major League Baseball’s proposed salary-slashing plan for a pandemic-delayed season.
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BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state
The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.