The USTA vows player safety will take priority as it seeks to stage the two-week Grand Slam as scheduled in New York, but the measures might be too ‘extreme’ for some stars.
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Report: Elliott among a number of Cowboys to test positive for coronavirus
Ezekiel Elliott’s agent tells NFL Network his client is among a group of players from Dallas to test positive for the virus, and he is not pleased it was made public.
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Pandemic forces Cumberland Fair to cancel fall 2020 event
The Cumberland Farmers Club still plans to hold the annual 4H livestock show and auction.
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Add Ash Barty to growing list of players with concerns over timing of U.S. Open
A decision from the U.S. Tennis Association’s board about whether to hold the Grand Slam tournament in New York in August could be made as early as this week.
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Ohio State football players sign coronavirus pledge acknowledging risk involved
The school’s athletic director says the document is not legally binding, and scholarships will not be at risk if players do not adhere to guidelines.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Mills’ new order allows indoor restaurant service for entire state
The governor also approved outdoor service at bars, breweries and tasting rooms beginning Wednesday. Gyms, nail salons and tattoo parlors also can reopen everywhere.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Volunteers sign up to put their lives on the line for a coronavirus vaccine
More than 28,000 volunteers have joined a new online organization, 1Day Sooner, hoping that by placing themselves in the path of the virus, the pandemic will end sooner.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Select Board considers business loan program
Will schedule workshop, then vote June 23.
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Canines unleashed: Kennebunk modifies beach policy
Dogs can be on beach unleashed before 9 a.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Bates College plans to reopen for fall semester
President Clayton Spencer outlined many changes to the Lewiston campus during a weekend talk to alumni.