New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a statewide toll of nearly 5,500, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
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Kennedy Center and National Symphony Orchestra reach agreement to avert furloughs
The deal includes immediate pay cuts through at least September, a wage freeze and delayed pay increase and extends the current contract for a year.
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Churchill Downs postpones reopening its stables
The spring meet was scheduled to start on April 25, but the stables will remain closed until April 28.
Posted inNation & World
Americans don masks haltingly or not at all, despite CDC advice
The practice is ubiquitous in much of Asia and legally required in some parts of Eastern Europe.
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Olympic qualifying for track and field suspended
No performances between April 5 and Nov. 30 will count toward Olympic qualification.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State to open coronavirus alternative care sites at Cross arenas in Portland, Bangor
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the sites will open next week with at least 100 beds in Portland and 50 beds in Bangor as 2 more deaths were reported in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Angus King calls for investigation of Navy captain’s removal
Maine politicians spoke out Tuesday against a Navy leader, who resigned at day’s end, for his handling of the removal of a captain who sought to protect the crew of his COVID-19-stricken aircraft carrier.
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Kittery asks state to share addresses of coronavirus patients
The town says first responders need to know when a rescue call requires protection against exposure to COVID-19.
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Former NFL safety on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Myron Rolle is a neurosurgical resident at Mass. General and has volunteered for shifts in the COVID-19 surge clinic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland faces difficulties safeguarding homeless during pandemic
Staff at four city homeless facilities are stretched thin and don’t have the authority to enforce safety protocols, which are sometimes ignored.