The Red Sox, scheduled to open the season on July 24 against the Orioles, will first get a chance to play two exhibition games against Toronto on July 21 and 22.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Dartmouth’s retreat from athletic programs shows rising pandemic toll on college sports
While few expect major sports such as football and basketball to be eliminated at most places, the cuts announced so far signal a change to decades of tradition at American universities.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals hits lowest level since March
Hospitals in the hardest-hit counties see modest declines as a welcome lull continues into a sixth week.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UNE’s return-to-campus plan includes hybrid learning
The plan also calls for a 4-tiered COVID-19 testing program and a requirement for all undergraduates to bring proof of a recent negative test to return to campus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine family struggles getting COVID testing after returning from Democratic Republic of Congo
Maureen Davis of Skowhegan tried contacting Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Angus King about the policy in place requiring people to be tested, and the reality that nobody seems to be able to get a test and there is a significant lack of coordination.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports 13 new cases of COVID-19, no more deaths
The case numbers are issued as the state moves forward with reopening more of its economy, including casinos in Oxford and Bangor.
Posted inSports
Wimbledon will still allocate $12.5 million in prize money despite cancellation
Those scheduled to compete in the main draw will receive $31,000 and qualifiers will get $15,600, while doubles and wheelchair competitors will also receive a payment.
Posted inNation & World
After lobbying efforts, U.S. Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid
Millions went to dioceses that have paid huge settlements or sought bankruptcy protection because of clergy sexual abuse cover-ups.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Trump undercuts health experts – again – in debate over reopening schools
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON— The White House seating chart spoke volumes. When the president convened a roundtable this week on how to safely reopen schools with coronavirus cases rising, the seats surrounding him were filled with parents, teachers and top White House officials, including the […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ICE order takes aim at higher education
Once again, the president chooses denial over working to help mitigate COVID’s impact.