The clash in the Midwest illustrates the tension between science and politics – and between economic concerns and health fears – that has characterized the nation’s response to the outbreak.
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Liz Soares: Coming out of the coronavirus cloud
I didn’t think it could happen, but I found solace in the midst of a pandemic, writes Liz Soares.
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U.S. Open to use 40 ‘social distance ambassadors’ to monitor players
The U.S. Open announces extensive protocols – from monitors to limited locker room time – as it prepares to start on Aug. 31 after the Western & Southern Open, which starts Saturday at the same venue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Winthrop’s Craig Hickman casts Maine votes for Biden at Democratic National Convention
The small businessman and first openly gay, Black man to serve in the Maine House of Representatives generated buzz following his 30-second appearance at the virtual convention’s roll call Tuesday evening.
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Sports Digest: Injured Koepka withdraws from Northern Trust, ending season
Brooks Koepka, who is battling through nagging hip and knee injuries, says “My body’s nowhere near 100%.”
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Massachusetts sets fall high school sports guidelines, with no football until February
Officials approve low- and moderate-risk sports – golf, cross country, field hockey, soccer, gymnastics, volleyball – to start Sept. 18, and a “floating season” for football starting in February.
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State reports 25 more cases of COVID-19 in Maine; no new deaths
This is the 7th time in the last 8 days that no additional deaths have been reported, although the 7-day average daily case count has been rising.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats, Republicans seek a path forward on stimulus talks, including USPS funding
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Democrats might be willing to cut more from their proposal to reach agreement on immediate needs.
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Pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies
Fear has led many who once used shared vehicles to stay home, and grocery delivery services are struggling to keep up with demand.
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Maplecrest Rehab in Madison restricts visits after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The nursing home said in a Facebook post that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and that it is working with local and state officials to stop the spread of the virus in the facility.