League’s offer calls for a 72-game season starting July 14 in which players would be guaranteed 70 percent of their prorated salaries.
June 2020
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: A mask a day? That just about covers it
As the pandemic nears summer, a Press Herald reporter has become fascinated with the array of face coverings out there.
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Posted inNation / World
Appeals court appears reluctant to order dismissal of Flynn case
Two of the three judges on the panel repeatedly signal during arguments that they are inclined to remain out of the fray.
Posted inSports
NBA players express concerns about return amid coronavirus spikes, national protests
Dozens of players have raised questions about the plan’s format, length, health protocols, and timing within the context of nationwide protests.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton to hold town meeting on ball field
Selectmen set the gathering for 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Dempsey Challenge to be held virtually this year
The annual run, walk and cycle challenge has raised more than $13 million to provide services and programs to cancer patients and their caregivers free of charge.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
An NFL team is interested in Colin Kaepernick, Seahawks’ Pete Carroll says
Carroll, whose team previously explored the possibility of signing Kaepernick, said that he had been asked by a representative of another team about former 49ers quarterback.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Shots fired in Lewiston; man charged with attempted murder
The police recovered a gun and had arrested a Massachusetts man.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
VIDEO: Watch Friday’s Black Lives Matter protest in Lewiston and Auburn
Protestors march from Lewiston into Auburn and back Friday night.
Posted inSports
NBA gives teams, players more detailed timetable for restart
Coronavirus testing is expected to begin this month for NBA players with mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps. The finals will start Sept. 30.