The president is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the surging coronavirus.
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House Island marketed as refuge from coronavirus
The island in Casco Bay served as a quarantine site during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
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NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA
Games will begin on Aug. 1 in Toronto and Edmonton and players have until Monday to opt out with no penalty.
Posted inNation & World
Dozens of Latin American leaders, including presidents, test positive
The region is one of the hardest-hit iby COVID-19 in the world.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Trump threatens to pull tax exemption for schools, colleges
The threat is just one more that he has issued as he ratchets up pressure to get them to open this fall.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended
The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Team still hopes to have fans this season
Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy says he hopes to bring “some normalcy to our fan base.”
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Blue Jays player expresses concern about bubble isolation
MLB requires and exemption to play in Canada and if granted, it would likely mean Blue Jays players would not be allowed to leave the hotel attached to their stadium when they play home games.
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Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at York County Jail
First incident at Alfred facility since pandemic emerged in Maine.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR’s Johnson confused, frustrated after his own coronavirus scare
Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to race this weekend after sitting out last week’s race – snapping a streak of 663 straight starts, longest among active drivers – after receiving a positive test.