Boston’s J.D. Martinez said he has asthma and that makes him nervous about playing. His love of the game, he said, outweighs that fear.
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Felix Hernandez opts out of MLB season
The Braves pitcher, a former Cy Young winner, made the decision after participating in workouts Friday and Saturday, and after three teammates tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Maine CDC reports 2 more deaths, 18 new cases of coronavirus
The state has seen four deaths, but a small rise in cases, over a comparatively quiet Fourth of July weekend.
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Learn to cook online from local chefs with these classes
Cooking classes have moved online during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at classes and videos based in Maine that might help home cooks up their game in the kitchen.
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We’d rather work from home, state workers say
A survey of Maine state employees conducted in May found that only 5 percent wish to return to their workplace full time.
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‘American Nations’ and COVID-19
The 11 regions described in Colin Woodard’s 2011 book show dramatic regional differences in how the coronavirus is affecting the United States.
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Golf tournaments take center stage in Maine during July
The action starts this week with the 101st Maine Amateur, with safety guidelines in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Office doors reopening in Maine, but just a crack
Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, the office environment as it existed prior to March is not coming back.
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Without hordes of tourists, Mainers get summer to ourselves
Residents are enjoying parts of the state they’d normally never go to in July or August.
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On Baseball: Their financial troubles are not minor
The Portland Sea Dogs are in good shape, but 2021 could be another tough year throughout much of minor league baseball.