Doctors checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke find instead a hit of how the coronavirus may harm the lungs
coronavirus
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook schools go for hybrid reopening
The year will start off with students divided into two groups, alternating between remote and in-person learning.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apple reaches $2 trillion market value as tech fortunes soar
It and other well-established tech giants have thrived during the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
New miniseries tackles relationship struggles during pandemic
‘Love in the Time of Corona’ will air this weekend on Freeform.
Posted inNation & World
Iowa governor’s push to reopen schools descends into chaos
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.
Posted inSports
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 inLocal & 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.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham finds more space so high school can hold classes
Some classes will be held at the municipal center to allow for appropriate social distancing.
Posted inSports
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%.”