The players may have had secondary exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
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Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
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Rockets’ Westbrook says he tested positive for coronavirus
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook has yet to join Houston in the NBA bubble at Disney World.
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New COVID-19 cases remain low in Maine; leaders call for vigilance
Maine has the lowest virus reproduction rate in the nation, but the state’s top health official urges the public to follow safe practices.
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Judge blocks restart of federal executions; administration will appeal
The U.S. district judge’s order came hours before the first lethal injection was scheduled to be carried out at a federal prison in Indiana.
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The Latest: As U.S. debates school reopening, WHO warns of no return to normal
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. MIAMI — The resurgence of the coronavirus in the United States ignited fierce debate Monday about whether to reopen schools, as global health officials warned that the pandemic will intensify unless more countries adopt comprehensive plans to combat it. “If the basics […]
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Democrats blast DeVos for insisting schools fully reopen
DeVos stressed the importance of getting students back in classrooms, but repeatedly dodged questions about how that could be done safely.
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Portland music venues need a vaccine to make indoor concerts viable
Maine music halls were allowed to reopen this month, but many don’t expect to this year.
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Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows
Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
State seeks input on school re-opening plans
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education has released a series of surveys to help it provide guidance to local school districts as they plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The separate surveys for parents, educators, school support staff and administrators come after the department released a set of preliminary guidelines for districts to follow […]