A petition circulating among students, faculty and staff at the Lewiston college says its reopening plan is too dangerous.
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Talks on new coronavirus relief bill hit impasse on Capitol Hill
A meeting between top White House officials and Democratic leaders ends with no agreement on extending emergency unemployment benefits or on reviving a moratorium on evictions.
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Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater
Working with a lab at Saint Joseph’s College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Colby College requiring students to live in campus housing
A local landlord said that she has been put in a tough situation after students who had signed lease agreements to live in one of her rental units were told that they had to live on campus.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Misinformation on virus grows as U.S. hits 150,000 deaths
President Trump retweets a false video about an anti-malaria drug and it’s revealed that Russian intelligence is spreading disinformation about the crisis through English-language websites.
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Maine loosens restrictions, will allow 100 people at outdoor gatherings and events
The limit on indoor gatherings remains at 50 people, but state officials said a growing body of research indicates outdoor activities are safer than previously thought when it comes to COVID-19.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Pastrnak broke quarantine, needed to repeat it, and is back on ice after 28 days
David Pastrnak, after returning from the Czech Republic, skated at a local rink during his 14-day quarantine and needed to do another 14 days before rejoining the Bruins.
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FIFA eyes ‘strict compliance’ for $1.5 billion virus relief plan
The massive spending plan aims to help men’s and women’s professional soccer as well as youth and grassroots football through grants and loans.
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More NFL players opting out of the season than many expected
Barry Wilner: More than three dozen players – including at least six members of the New England Patriots – have decided not to play the 2020 season.
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U.S. Open golf tournament to be held without fans
The move was in response to the coronavirus outbreak, The event takes place Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot in New York.