The event was scheduled for Sept. 25-27, just one week after the U.S. Open because of a reconfigured golf schedule brought on by the coronavirus.
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Maine reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths, as testing expands
The state has gone 5 consecutive days with fewer than 25 new cases, and its rate of positive tests continues to fall.
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The Latest: ‘A hot mess’: Americans face testing delays as virus surges
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. AUSTIN, Texas — With a cough and shortness of breath, Sam Lee of Austin, Texas, made three attempts to get a COVID-19 test last month. The first time, he showed up an hour before the public testing site was set to close […]
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Brooks Brothers goes bankrupt as virus closes offices
The two-century-old company is the latest casualty of the pandemic that has hit old-line retailers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions
The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We know how to (relatively) safely reopen schools. Now we need the will, resources
Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.
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MaineDOT commissioner: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2 for jobs, transportation projects
The need may never again be so high, and interest rates may never again be so low.
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Brazil’s president says hydroxychloroquine will cure him of virus
President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident that he will recover swiftly thanks to the anti-malaria drug, which has been touted by President Trump but not proven effective against COVID-19.
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Yanks’ Cole learns safety-protocol lesson in first intrasquad
New Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole strikes out the first batter he faces and gives up a home run to the next batter after the first ball was taken out of play because other players touched it.
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Maine movie theaters get ready to reopen, but will viewers show?
Smitty’s Cinemas, Cinemagic theaters and the Nickelodeon in Portland all plan to open in the next couple of weeks, knowing that getting people back to the movies will be a challenge.