Boston will have its first exhibition game on Feb. 27 and protocols will be put in place to allow a return of fans in a limited capacity.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Ferry service linking Bar Harbor and Nova Scotia canceled again
The Cat high-speed ferry is scratched for the third straight year, and for the second time because of the pandemic.
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Angels suspend pitching coach Mickey Callaway after behavior allegations
A report details improper conduct by Mickey Callaway – pitching coach for the Angels and former manager of the Mets – in person and on social media.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
National federation discards COVID risk categories for high school sports
The NFHS previously grouped sports into low, medium, and high risk categories as guidance for groups like the Maine Principals’ Association looking to resume high school athletics during the pandemic.
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Patrick Reed was caught cheating, and moves on with suspicion as his shadow
Doug Ferguson: Last year, Patrick Reed illegally used the back of his wedge to scoop away sand – twice – and did not own up to it until seeing the video evidence. The incident continues to haunt him.
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Sports Digest: Draw released for Olympic basketball tournaments
The U.S. men open against France, the team that beat the Americans in the basketball World Cup in 2019 and took them out of medal contention.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County settles lawsuit over alleged assault on inmate
The former inmate received $41,000 as part of the settlement, the county confirmed this week.
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Brunswick police invest in year-round Mountain Bike Unit
The program is one of Chief Scott Stewart’s most recent efforts to increase community policing in Brunswick.
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NHL roundup: Sabres shut down due to COVID-19; games with Bruins postponed
Two players are added to the COVID-19 protocol list for the Sabres, who are shut down at least through Monday.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO
Bezos has held the role since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.