The president cites a ‘flare-up’ of the coronavirus, but some delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate him on Aug. 24.
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Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area
The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.
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As national labs bog down, some Mainers face long delays for COVID-19 test results
Maine’s self-reliant testing system is insulating most patients from long turnarounds that render tests ‘functionally useless.’
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Saco closes community center, summer camps because of COVID-19 case
Parents of children who attended summer camps this week are asked to monitor their children for COVID-19 symptoms.
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WNBA Commissioner confident season will be successful
The season will tip off on Saturday and teams will play 22 games, with the regular season ending Sept. 12.
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Shortened season puts potential free agents in tough spot
The window for players looking to make a good impression – and sign a big deal for next year – is much smaller than a typical contract year.
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Trout ‘obviously’ is playing but cautions: ‘All it takes is one guy to mess this up’
In addition to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, three-time AL MVP Mike Trout and his wife are expecting their first child in less than two weeks.
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Baseball is back, but will a 60-game sprint to October reach the finish line?
The season gets rolling tonight with two games in Washington and Los Angeles, but it will be a long way from the old ball game.
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Meatpacking workers file lawsuit against OSHA, accusing agency of failing to keep them safe
The lawsuit is one of a series of legal challenges seeking to compel OSHA, as well as private businesses, to act more forcefully to uphold protections around worker safety.
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State investigates outbreak at Lewiston nursing home, reports 24 new cases in Maine
The Marshwood Center in Lewiston has 11 cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, but the total statewide case numbers remain relatively low.