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Spitting has long been a part of sports, but that, too, will change

by Jim Litke Associated Press May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

Baseball players are known to spit saliva, tobacco and sunflower seeds, but that will likely become a thing of the past.

Nation & World

The Latest: UK’s Johnson announces modest easing of lockdown

by Associated Press May 10, 2020May 11, 2020

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a modest easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market makes changes due to COVID-19

by Molly Shelly May 10, 2020May 11, 2020

To make social distancing at the market even easier, an online ordering system has been established for customers.

Sports

Shortened season impacting MLB record books

by Jason Mastrodonato Boston Herald May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

Albert Pujols’ climb up the home run list and Justin Verlander’s quest for 300 wins are being hampered by the coronavirus shutdown.

Sports

UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports

by Mark Long Associated Press May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

The card was the first major sporting event, other than horse racing, in the U.S. since sports were shut down by the coronavirus.

Maine

Maine CDC reports 28 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

by Rob Wolfe May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

The small rise in cases comes as Maine accelerates its schedule for reopening in several rural counties.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Photos: Waterville family’s window paintings offer message of hope

by Morning Sentinel Staff report May 10, 2020May 11, 2020

Annora Allen, 4, along with her brother Jax, 9, and mother, Lorelei, covered windows at their home with hand-painted messages that offered hope and encouragement to those coping with coronavirus and isolation. Some of the messages included Keep the Faith, Kindness, Hope and Love. One window was painted in multi-colored panels using washable paint and […]