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May 29, 2020

South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000

Cases are steadily rising across the continent amid a painful shortage of testing kits and reagents.
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May 29, 2020

Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama

Lowndes County has both the state's highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
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May 29, 2020

Virus ignited in U.S. no earlier than mid-January, CDC study says

The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation halted travel from China.
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May 29, 2020

Minor league umpires remain stuck in limbo right along with the players

Not only are umpires not getting paid while the baseball season is on hold, but they could lose a year of development in their quest to reach the majors.
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May 29, 2020

Red Sox among teams who will keep paying minor leaguers

Boston is one of seven teams so far who plan to continue $400 stipends, per week, through the end of August.

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May 29, 2020

Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait

While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
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May 29, 2020

Mills administration may steer COVID-19 funds to schools, public health

Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa says the administration has no firm plans for the $1.25 billion in federal relief and is considering future needs. Some lawmakers want to use the money to support businesses affected by the pandemic.
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May 29, 2020

Central Maine towns begin planning in-person Town Meetings while awaiting guidance from the state

Towns are grappling with the possibility of more than 50 people attending meetings, which violates gathering restrictions currently in place by an order of the governor's office.
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May 29, 2020

Biden to address Maine Democrats in remote rally, with convention canceled

The Maine Democratic Party will hold an online rally and remote voting this weekend in lieu of its traditional in-person convention.
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May 29, 2020

McCoy Stadium: ‘For a baseball romantic, this is the best restaurant in the world’

The Pawtucket Red Sox are offering a taste of baseball with 'Dining on the Diamond' on the infield of the Pawtucket, Rhode Island facility.