On June 15, Sturgis, S.D. city council members voted 8 to 1 to forge ahead with the 80-year tradition
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tourism-related COVID cases in Bar Harbor area warrant close scrutiny
Meanwhile, everyone in Maine, visitor and resident alike, should act as if the virus is around.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall
Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district’s proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.
Posted inNation & World
Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases; true number far more
Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan
Preparedness and meeting state guidelines are major concerns.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House, Democrats fail to agree on virus aid bill; next steps uncertain
President Trump signaled earlier Thursday that, absent a deal, he will take executive actions on several fronts.
Posted inNation & World
‘Worst nightmare’: Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: 66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic
The Patriots lead the league with eight players opting out.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
As deadline passes, 66 total NFL players opt out due to coronavirus pandemic
Of the 66 players in the league deciding to opt out, 31 are linemen. The Patriots lead all teams with a total of eight players deciding not to play.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.