Although deaths are mounting rapidly, the nation’s second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
MPA announces details for shortened fall sports seasons
Football teams will play no more than six regular season games. Soccer, field hockey and volleyball will play a maximum of 10.
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics preview: Boston restarts against Milwaukee with focus on defense
The Celtics, stressing solid team defense, are ready to play a countable game for the first time in 20 weeks, and the drive to a title starts with the league-best Bucks.
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Blue Jays manager: Series at Philadelphia called off because of virus
More positive COVID-19 tests in Philadelphia prompt MLB to call off the weekend series, stranding the Blue Jays in Washington with no games to play.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials present hybrid reopening plan
Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will attend classes in-person two days per week, high school freshmen one day per week and sophomores, juniors and seniors will be remote only. The school board is expected to vote on the plan Aug. 5.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Nonresident COVID-19 rates on upswing, but no sign of spread to Mainers
Out-of-staters accounted for more than 11 percent of all positive tests over the past two weeks and have a positivity rate more than four times higher than state residents.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Bledsoe, Connaughton won’t play in Bucks’ season opener against Celtics
Milwaukee guards Eric Bledsoe and Pat Connaughton are out against Boston after arriving late to Florida because they tested positive for the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Senate leaders trade withering criticism as benefits set to expire
Dueling speeches on the Senate floor appeared to be aimed at setting up political blame as Congress remained on the cusp of failure to reach a deal.
Posted inLocal & State
Cruise ship that dominated Eastport gets ready to depart
A cruise ship that tied up in Eastport during the pandemic is ready to set sail
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate, dies of COVID-19 complications
While it’s not clear when or where he was infected, but he was hospitalized less than 2 weeks after attending a Trump campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June.