MPA eyes possible late winter/early spring season for the indoor fall sport, but challenges remain.
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Maine high school football coaches, school administrators react to sport’s postponement
MPA rules out tackle football for the fall, instead hopes to have season in late winter or early spring.
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Maine economic recovery grants attract fewer applicants than expected
The state will award up to $100,000 to qualified applicants, but small organizations aren’t sure how much they stand to receive and some businesses feel they were shut out of the $200 million program.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
No high school games, or even practices, in counties designated yellow
Thursday’s announcement comes as officials say that football and volleyball cannot be played across the state this fall because of the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford council adopts mask ordinance as virus spreads in city
The ordinance, effective for 90 days, has an enforcement provision that includes fines and possible closure for businesses that don’t comply.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Division I men’s and women’s college hockey delays start of season due to pandemic
UMaine and Hockey East – which opened play on Oct. 5 in 2019 – are among the 11 Division I men’s and women’s hockey conferences to delay the season.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief
Democrats were united in opposing the legislation; all Republicans voted in favor except Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Return of football renews fears over more virus spread
Many worry that attending games or get-togethers will lead to a new surge in coronavirus infections.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump campaign wants federal judge to kill Nevada vote-by-mail law
Less than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign is urging a federal judge to block a new state law and prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters.
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Maine reports 31 new coronavirus cases, with 14 in York County
York County has been the epicenter of Maine’s COVID-19 spread in recent weeks.