One of the nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures
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Posted inSports
Sports are in trouble in the United States because we didn’t do the work
Sally Jenkins: From playing games to maintaining public health, winning takes discipline and shortcuts lead to failure.
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The Latest: Travelers from 34 states must now quarantine in N.Y., N.J. and Conn.
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. ALBANY, N.Y. — Travelers from 34 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, must now quarantine for 14 days when they travel to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Governors of New York and New Jersey announced Tuesday […]
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Fauci says Marlins’ virus outbreak could endanger MLB season
More than a dozen Marlins players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine holds firm on exempted states as 2 more Mainers die of coronavirus
Even with the deaths and new cases, the state’s COVID-19 infection and mortality rates remain among the lowest in the country.
Posted inNation & World
A Florida man got millions in coronavirus aid. Officials say he used it to buy a Lamborghini.
Hines allegedly used hundreds of thousands of dollars in PPP loans meant for his moving companies to buy the car as well as a host of personal expenses, including shopping sprees and high-end hotel stays.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses
Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Now is no time to give up on COVID-19 measures
As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Politics
Maine music venues, theaters relying on federal relief to reopen
One promoter believes arts venues will close without funding this week.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Republican bill ignores calls for extension on federal student loan payment moratorium
The suspension is set to expire at the end of September.