League would play competitive matches without spectators at the Disney sports complex and possibly other locations.
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Posted inPolitics
Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign
Critics question the former vice president’s digital savvy and capacity to build the national vote-by-mail effort that might be necessary to win during the pandemic.
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Posted inNational Sports, Sports
AP source: No MLB economic plan in first session with players
Major League Baseball did not include an economic proposal during its opening presentation to the players’ union on terms to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston looking to install social distancing markers on sidewalks
The plan is part of a larger city effort to help businesses reopen to the public while maintaining CDC guidelines.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
American Legion baseball faces the summer doldrums
With the postponement of Legion baseball, fielding an independent team might be a risk insurance companies won’t take.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Auburn Suburban cancels season while others stay in holding pattern
After exploring its options, Auburn is calling it a season. Other leagues in the area hope to know by June 1 whether they will play.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18
Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
Posted inNation / World
Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S.
Shanghai Dasheng is one of the largest manufacturers of authentic N95s in the world, but an investigation finds hospitals across the county have received fake respirators.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
MLB made its play to salvage the season, now the players union is now on the clock
Players unlikely to respond immediately, but owners’ proposal effectively starts an imaginary clock ticking for this season to be saved.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tourism groups ask Gov. Janet Mills to reconsider 14-day quarantine as summer approaches
The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.