Salary advances for some players likely will exceed their prorated salaries, which means they’ll essentially be playing for free.
June 2020
Posted inNation / World
Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests
A makeshift memorial has been erected at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer.
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Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan couple celebrate 70 years of marriage with drive-by party
Nancy York said the secret to a long, happy life together is “you say a lot of prayers, have a lot of discussions and try to keep things light.”
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson says ‘Now ain’t the time’ for league to resume
Stephen Jackson believes playing games will take attention away from the fight against systemic racism.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, New England
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
State and local leaders have no say as tribal nations are recognized as sovereign under the Constitution.
Posted inSports
NHL schedule that starts later could be long-term benefit
By permanently moving the start of the season to November or December, the NHL can reduce competition with football.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Hamlin dominates to earn NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead
Denny Hamlin sweeps all three stages and ties a Cup Series record with his third win at the track outside Miami.
Posted inSports
Karras taking on leadership role with Dolphins
Ted Karras is expected to be a key part of Miami’s rebuilt offensive line after leaving the Patriots as a free agent.
Posted inNews
BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down
BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 36 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
While hospitalizations continue to slow, it is the fifth straight day with at least 30 new confirmed cases.