They joined the small but growing list of states that are either backtracking or putting any further reopenings of their economies on hold because of a comeback by the virus, mostly in the South and West.
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Posted inSports
NBA announces 16 players positive for coronavirus after conducting 302 tests
The tests on NBA players, administered on June 23, have roughly the same rate of positive tests as the rest of the nation.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Boston symphony plans a July Fourth Pops broadcast
This year’s broadcast-only show will honor front-line and essential workers as well as those who have died during the ongoing pandemic.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Cassidy expresses concerns as Bruins’ coach prepares for NHL’s return
Health and safety top the list for Bruce Cassidy, but the Bruins’ coach will also need to get creative if restart plans come to fruition and Boston can make a run at the Stanley Cup.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue at low level across much of Maine
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston saw an uptick, although its daily patient count still averaged less than 3.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR looks to new audience after month of controversy
As the sport embraces Black Lives Matter and cracks down on racism, will enough Americans outside the South give racing a chance?
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Grant, land donation help ‘improbable’ Portland affordable housing project proceed
The Community Housing of Maine project on Middle Street recently received a donation of land valued at nearly $500,000 from billionaire philanthropist Donald Sussman.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
Many businesses have reopened, drawing consumers back into shops and restaurants and restoring some lost jobs.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps
Players, coaches and staff will be quarantined from the general public for the playoffs and tested regularly – at least once they arrive at one of the hub cities where games will be played.
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Sports Digest: Ironman 70.3 Maine triathlon canceled
The event in Old Orchard Beach won’t be held this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.