Students enrolled in the University of Maine System began studying remotely March 25 due to concerns of COVID-19 exposure.
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Tyson Foods idles its largest pork plant after Iowa outbreak
More than 180 infections are linked to the facility and that number is projected to dramatically rise.
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Will gamblers come out for the NFL draft? You bet
Bettors haven’t had anything to wager on for more than a month, but they’ll have a chance for some action Thursday night.
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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.’
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
A24 studio to auction movie paraphernalia to benefit NYC charities
Items will include the flowery May Queen dress that Florence Pugh wore in ‘Midsommar’ and Kevin Garnett’s Boston Celtics jersey from ‘Uncut Gems.’
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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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Dana Wilde: The pandemic quiet
Seismologists who spend their days listening to the Earth for signs of tremors and quakes have noticed pronounced downturns in noise levels during the pandemic, writes Dana Wilde.