Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw continues his dominance, hitting two milestones while taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning in a 5-1 win over Arizona.
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Posted inNation & World
Russia publishes virus vaccine results, weeks after approval
The experimental Sputnik V vaccine received government approval last month and drew considerable criticism from experts, as the shots have only been tested on several dozen people.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Third death linked to Millinocket wedding as Maine reports 19 new COVID-19 cases
The Aug. 7 wedding and reception has been linked to 147 virus cases and outbreaks at the York County Jail and a nursing home in Madison.
Posted inNation & World
Online bans fail to silence U.S. extremists drawn to protests
The nationwide protests against racial injustice and COVID-19 lockdown orders have attracted all kinds of extremists using online platforms to plan, coordinate and drum up support for their activities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
COVID-19 hits Gotham: Filming of ‘The Batman’ shut down after Robert Pattinson tests positive
The action movie is one of the biggest productions to get back to filming since a global shutdown of the industry in March.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.4% even as hiring slows
Employers added 1.4 million jobs last month, down from 1.7 million in July and the fewest since hiring resumed in May.
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The Latest: Restart of colleges going well in Vermont, officials report
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. The restart of colleges in Vermont is going well, with only 33 positive results turning up out of more than 27,000 students tested for the coronavirus, state officials said Friday. “We’ve had a small number of cases, but they’ve been detected early, […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: School meal waivers should be permanent
A universal meals program would improve student health and achievement.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pandemic only making things worse for those living in poverty
The best programs to emerge from President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty have been shut down, with predictable results.