Denny Hamlin earned his first win of the season last week and hopes to continue to roll at his hometown track in Richmond, Virginia.
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NFL notebook: 49ers rookie QB Lance available for opener
Trey Lance has a chip fracture in his right index finger, but will be available for San Francisco’s opener against Detroit.
Vaccine mandate spawns new fear: finding and keeping workers
Even those large businesses that favor President Biden’s decision are afraid that vaccination-averse workers will quit, or job seekers won’t apply for their openings.
Football: Postponements and cancellations shake up Week 2 slate
Wet field conditions, COVID troubles common causes of games being moved to other days or called off.
Large central Maine employers largely muted in wake of federal vaccine rule
Few businesses responded Friday when asked how they plan to comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate that was announced a day earlier.
Citing high shot rates, Denmark ends COVID-19 restrictions
As of Friday, the digital pass – a proof of having been vaccinated – is no longer required when entering nightclubs, making it the last virus safeguard to fall.
Football: Deep offensive line proving formidable early for Lawrence
With plenty of size and talent, Bulldogs’ offensive front looks to pave the way for dominant run game.
Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
Patriots notebook: Newton felt ‘bamboozled’ over five-day separation that preceded his release
In a YouTube video, Cam Newton also said some thought he would be a ‘distraction’ as a backup QB, and said his release ‘had nothing to do with no vaccination.’
Retiring Augusta manager reflects on 43-year career in city government
William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.