Boston is focusing on a rebuild and could be wary of having prospects on the Opening Day roster, unlike 2018 when Manager Alex Cora went full steam ahead.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta, Hallowell-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
There will be no change in schedule for Cony Middle and High School or Hall-Dale Elementary School as a result of the coronavirus cases.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rafael Devers arrives at Red Sox camp in better shape, wants stronger start to 2021
Third baseman Rafael Devers hopes to avoid his usual slow start to the season and make some significant improvements on defense.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Seacoast Mission’s boat will take COVID vaccines to several islands
In addition to the Cranberry Isles, Frenchboro and Swan’s Island, the organization plans to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Isle au Haut, Matinicus and Monhegan.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Coco Gauff reaches semifinals at Adelaide International
Coco Gauff, the 16-year-old American who needed to win two qualifying matches, beats Shelby Rogers in three sets and advances to the semifinals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules
The number of initial unemployment claims filed per week has dropped since the beginning of the year but remains higher than in previous years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high
The latest figures come as the job market has made scant progress in the past three months.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaccine shipments to Maine slated to increase next week
While larger and steadier vaccine supplies will likely prompt changes by the Mills administration, the 41 additional COVID-related deaths identified since late January highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: New coronavirus variant in New York spurs caution, concern
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.