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COVID-19 deaths could reach 3,000 a day in U.S. by June 1, draft report projects

by William Wan, Lenny Bernstein and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

The White House quickly disavows the forecast, which stops at June 1 but shows daily cases and deaths on an upward trajectory at that point.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Tri-Town July 3 Parade canceled in Jay, Livermore Falls

by Donna M. Perry May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions and no fundraising cited.

Sports

If MLB season gets under way, 65 players will make at least $100,000 per game

by Associated Press May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole are among four players who stand to make more than $200,000 per game if MLB if able to return this season.

Sports

NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to U.S. stadiums

by Barry Wilner Associated Press May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

The NFL has hosted games in London since 2007, but won’t this season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine

Rick Savage says Sunday River Brewing Co. will reopen Tuesday despite losing licenses

by Steve Collins May 4, 2020December 18, 2020

The brew pub owner from Bethel plans to begin serving customers again Tuesday and keep pressing the state to stop the public health clampdown on the economy.

Business, Maine, News

Anthem pledges over $350,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts in Maine

by J. Craig Anderson May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

Funding will help address food insecurity and coronavirus emergency response efforts in the state.

Maine, News

Maine CDC reports 20 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths

by Kevin Miller May 4, 2020May 6, 2020

The number of cases at the Tyson Foods plant in Portland rose to 17 on Monday as testing of all 400-plus employees continued.

News, Schools & Education

University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall

by Rachel Ohm May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.