Gov. Janet Mills says state officials are looking to hold it on July 14, and are preparing for possibly making it absentee-ballot only.
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Ex-MLB player finishes medical school, primes to fight virus
Mark Hamilton, who won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2011, is set to graduate a month early from medical school to help fight COVID-19.
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CFL postpones start of season
The Canadian Football League says it will not start before the beginning of July.
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Churchill Downs postpones reopening its stables
The spring meet was scheduled to start on April 25, but the stables will remain closed until April 28.
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Americans don masks haltingly or not at all, despite CDC advice
The practice is ubiquitous in much of Asia and legally required in some parts of Eastern Europe.
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Olympic athletes who have already qualified will keep their places
Qualifying for track and field suspended — no performances between April 5 and Nov. 30 will count toward Olympic qualification.
Posted inMaine, News
State to open coronavirus alternative care sites at Cross arenas in Portland, Bangor
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the sites will open next week with at least 100 beds in Portland and 50 beds in Bangor as 2 more deaths were reported in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Angus King calls for investigation of Navy captain’s removal
Maine politicians spoke out Tuesday against a Navy leader, who resigned at day’s end, for his handling of the removal of a captain who sought to protect the crew of his COVID-19-stricken aircraft carrier.
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Kittery asks state to share addresses of coronavirus patients
The town says first responders need to know when a rescue call requires protection against exposure to COVID-19.
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‘Harry Potter’ creator J.K. Rowling reveals probable coronavirus infection, says she’s recovered
Rowling joins a growing list of celebrity coronavirus cases that includes Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba and Pink.