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Premier League clubs agree to resume non-contact training

by ROB HARRIS Associated Press May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

With lockdown restrictions in England relaxed a bit last week, the league will now allow up to five players to work together on a pitch.

Sports

Virus gets next year’s NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season

by MITCH STACY Associated Press May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

One top prospect calls losing a season to showcase their talents ‘a nightmare, to be honest with you … That’s time we can never get back.”

Nation / World

Trump says he’s taking malaria drug to guard against coronavirus, despite safety warnings

by ZEKE MILLER, MARILYNN MARCHIONE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

The president spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential cure for COVID-19, against the advice of top medical professionals, who say the drug can cause significant side effects and has not been shown to combat the new coronavirus.

Maine, Schools & Education

Unity College launches hybrid education program for the fall

by Molly Shelly May 18, 2020May 20, 2020

‘We are designing each course for both online and face-to-face, and we’ll offer both options,’ Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, president of Unity College said about the college’s new hybrid learning program.

Business, Maine, News

State allows Maine dentists to reopen offices for routine care

by Joe Lawlor May 18, 2020May 19, 2020

After some dentists complained about being allowed to provide only emergency treatment, the state opened the door Monday to routine services such as cleaning teeth and filling cavities.