The Patriots are are scheduled to play the Broncos on Monday night, and the Titans-Bills game has been moved to Tuesday.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
China joins international COVID-19 vaccine alliance
Some experts point out that without significant efforts to quickly boost manufacturing capacity globally, Chinese vaccine producers may offer the best chance to supply the developing world.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine CDC continues investigation into hockey arena COVID exposures
The agency is conducting contact tracing after a referee who tested positive officiated 8 recreational games. Across Maine, 32 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death were reported Friday.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Top health official warns Kansas is ‘losing the battle’ on COVID-19
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Real pro-life heroes didn’t attend reception for court nominee
They’re the everyday people, in Maine and across the country, who are taking steps every day to prevent harm from COVID.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
After years of contention, Skowhegan-area schools have a new mascot: the River Hawks
Fifteen out of the 20 members present for a district school board meeting Thursday night voted for the River Hawks, after also considering Phoenix and “Skowhegan.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland City Council approves new funding help for renters and businesses
Residents can apply for as much as 3 months of funding for rent and utility bills, and businesses can apply for money to pay for equipment allowing them to remain open outdoors as the weather gets colder.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Youth ice hockey leagues aren’t following state coronavirus guidelines
The breach of Maine’s community sports guidelines is revealed as players and coaches from 4 teams enter quarantine after being exposed to a referee who tested positive.
Posted inNation & World
Tensions rise as virus cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas
The three states now lead all others in new cases per capita, after months in which many politicians and residents rejected mask requirements.