Some doctors’ groups are raising the controversial possibility of giving preventive blood thinners to everyone with COVID-19.
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Federer calls for merging of the men’s and women’s tennis tours
Roger Federer says one combined organization “probably should have happened a long time ago.”
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Virus-caused unemployment in tennis could force some to quit
There is a ripple effect, and one ATP player says people ‘are panicking. They’re already worrying about how to pay rent next month.’
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John F. Murphy Homes director confirms three coronavirus cases
Officials at Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that the agency had launched an investigation into the outbreak.
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Celtics keep things interesting with stars joining conference calls
From Mark Wahlberg to LL Cool J, the Celtics are getting ‘some very inspirational speakers’ as they wait out the coronavirus pandemic.
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Three deaths reported in long-term care facilities; Maine’s total now 39
The state also reports 19 more confirmed cases and 907 overall since the outbreak first hit. Of those, 455 have recovered.
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Westbrook police charging repeat violators of stay at home order
Officers are taking an “education and warning approach” for most violators, but have cracked down on repeat offenders.
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With Scripps spelling bee canceled, Texas teens launch their own
The SpellPundit Online National Spelling Bee will offer a $2,500 prize and conclude May 28.
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The Latest: New poll shows few Americans support easing virus protections
The survey shows 61% feel the steps taken by government officials to prevent infections of COVID-19 in their area are about right.
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Mt. Blue closes all outdoor facilities
FARMINGTON — Friday afternoon, April 17, Regional School Unit 9 Supt. Tina Meserve announced that all outside facilities at Mt. Blue Campus are now closed. In an email sent to parents and students, Meserve wrote, “Due to a significant increase in usage, we feel it is time to close the entire outside facility at Mt. […]