The Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is moved from its July date to Aug. 2.
June 2020
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As coaches return, NFL medical chief ‘very optimistic’ season will stay on schedule
Allen Sills says players will undergo ‘very frequent testing’ under coronavirus protocols, with the league ‘certainly looking for solutions’ to have fans safely in the stands.
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Brees apologizes, says he is ‘sick for the way my comments were perceived’
Saints quarterback Drew Brees received widespread criticism, including from some teammates, after saying he still disagrees with players kneeling during the national anthem.
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IOC seeks insurance compensation for delayed Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has insurance against the cancellation of an Olympics, but it’s unclear if it covers the one-year postponement forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NHL finalizes playoff format, says workouts can begin next week
If the league is able to return with its 24-team plan this summer, teams will be reseeded after each playoff round.
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`Get your knee off our necks!’: Minneapolis mourns George Floyd
The service unfolded at a sanctuary at North Central University as a judge set bail for three fired police officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in the black man’s death.
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This year’s Maine International Film Festival to emphasize black filmmakers
The Waterville-based Maine Film Center is dedicating this year’s festival to people of color who have been killed by racist violence. The festival runs from July 7 to July 16 at the Skowhegan Drive-In Movie Theatre.
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Lewiston officials not surprised by city’s large number of COVID-19 cases
Figures released by the state show Lewiston has the most cases of the coronavirus of any zip code in Maine.
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Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.