The National Endowment for the Arts announced that 855 nonprofit arts organizations nationwide will receive a total of $45 million through the CARES Act.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Senators press NCAA for coronavirus rules, criticize schools’ liability waivers
A bill prohibiting schools from requiring athletes sign waivers or punishing players who aren’t comfortable competing this fall because of COVID-19 is introduced.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Business, Local & State, News, Southern Maine Weeklies
Amusement, recreation and entertainment businesses reopen, but it’s not all fun and games
Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Voters will head to the polls July 14
Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
Posted inSports
Cowher, recovering from virus, ‘relieved’ with Hall of Fame delay, saying ‘now is not the time’
The former Steelers coach, who with his wife is recovering from a bout with COVID-19, says the Pro Football Hall of Fame must be “reflective” of social-justice issues.
Posted inSports
Rockies GM supports Desmond’s decision to skip 2020 season
Jeff Bridich and Colorado stand by slugger Ian Desmond, who decided to opt-out of the upcoming season to focus on his family and build youth baseball in Florida.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Yankees expect Judge, Stanton and others to be ready
New York expects Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, James Paxton and Aaron Hicks to be ready for Opening Day.
Posted inNation & World, News
Myrtle Beach reopened to survive the summer. Now, it’s a coronavirus ‘petri dish.’
The popular South Carolina destination had to reopen, even knowing that COVID-19 cases would increase, said the mayor.
Posted inSports
Tennis legacies left in limbo as pandemic pushes veterans out of normal routine
The break be a motivator for the Big Four – Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – but it can be a challenge to get a 30-something body and mind in game shape.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.