School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
During unprecedented offseason, Patriots had a roster overhaul like no other
After Tom Brady left along with other key contributors, the Patriots had an NFL-high eight players opt out over coronavirus concerns. But they’re still the betting favorite to win the AFC East.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
NCAA cancels all fall championships except FBS football
Championships in soccer, field hockey, women’s volleyball, cross country and water polo won’t be held because not enough schools plan to compete this fall.
Posted inNation & World
Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of coronavirus, CDC says
The type of face covering made for hot and dusty construction work has become a popular pandemic accessory because of its seemingly high-tech design.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 death toll rivals fatality rate during 1918 flu epidemic, researchers say
The H1N1 flu pandemic eventually killed 50 million people a century ago, about 675,000 of them in the United States.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Another 21 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine but no additional deaths
The number of new cases reported both Wednesday and Thursday is higher than the seven-day average, although Maine’s infection rates remain low compared to most other states.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Susan Collins calls on U.S. Senate to pass pandemic-relief measures
During a campaign swing through Auburn, Maine’s senior U.S. senator said she seeks more COVID-19 relief. Hours later, the Senate adjourned without any votes until Sept. 8.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Nearly 80,000 Mainers still receiving unemployment benefits
At least 77,000 continued claims for jobless benefits were filed in the first week of August as the number of initial claims continued to trend downward.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Both sides play the blame game as virus relief stalls, Congress leaves until September
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — With talks on emergency coronavirus aid having stalled out, both sides played the blame game Thursday rather than make any serious moves to try to break their stalemate. Official Washington is emptying, national politics is consuming the airwaves and the chasm between […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public’s trust – and Russia is risking that
THE CONVERSATION — Russia’s announcement that a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine is registered there, with plans for quick distribution in the general population this fall, is being condemned by scientists worldwide. Findings from scientific studies of this vaccine, named “Sputnik V,” are not available. Large safety and efficacy trials are only now getting underway. But despite […]