The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON — On a day when COVID-19 cases soared, health care supplies were scarce and an anguished doctor warned he was being sent to war without bullets, a cargo plane landed at the Los Angeles International Airport, supposedly loaded with the ammo doctors and nurses were begging for: some […]
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Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
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Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Fauci: Increased testing could lead to NFL season
There is a chance NFL stadiums might have a third or even half of their seats occupied, but attendees would still need to engage in appropriate social distancing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn shifting focus toward economic recovery
While finalizing a budget that accounts for a large drop in revenues due to the pandemic, officials in Auburn are hoping to see businesses back to work as soon as possible.
Posted inNational Sports, New England Patriots, Sports
Patriots owner Robert Kraft selling Super Bowl ring to raise money for coronavirus relief
“I thought about what is going on at this time and wanted to give something of extreme value in support of our health care workers. So I thought it would be good to give this ring, our fifth Super Bowl win, because it showed how we came back.”
Posted inMaine, News
Maine National Guard plane honors workers with Lewiston, Jay and Farmington flyover
The Maine National Guard is conducting a statewide flyover to salute essential personnel on the front lines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inAuto Racing, National Sports, Sports
In The Pits: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returns
It has been 13 weeks since NASCAR opened its season with a visit by President Donald Trump to the Daytona 500. The series will resume in front of empty stands at Darlington Raceway on Sunday.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Commentary: Punch away, but at least Major League Baseball has a plan
A plan to open an abbreviated season over the Fourth of July weekend isn’t exactly set in stone, and whether it actually happens is far from guaranteed. But the fact that there is a date at least offers hope.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports
Tom Caron: Can owners and players salvage MLB season?
The two sides will need to compromise on finances if there are to be any games this summer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Some retailers in Waterville area open Monday, others are making preparations
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retailers could open to in-store customers if stores followed strict guidelines.