The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times report that the true number of people who died in nursing homes in New York was altered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aides in a report in July.
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Posted inForecaster Sports
Cape Elizabeth boys hold on for dear life at Freeport
Capers let big lead slip away before pulling out a 52-49 decision.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Fever scanners used to fight COVID can be wildly inaccurate, researchers find
The thermal cameras and ‘temperature tablet’ kiosks have been seen as a first line of defense against outbreaks, but researchers warn that they are dangerously ineffective.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses
Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.
Posted inMaine, News
Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police
Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Source, Sports
Tatum scores 27, Celtics outlast depleted Raptors 132-125
Boston wins its fourth straight heading into the All-Star break.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: James grabs Antetokounmpo with top pick in All-Star draft
The team headed by LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will also include Boston’s Jaylen Brown, while Jayson Tatum will be a starter for Team Durant.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Cape Elizabeth and SP/Freeport/Waynflete battle to tie
Hard-fought contest ends in 3-3 deadlock.
Posted inMaine, News
Two Portland councilors say they support relaxing needle exchange restrictions
The city’s program is the state’s only one still issuing needles to drug users on a one-for-one basis, despite Gov. Janet Mill’s order that relaxed such restrictions.
Posted inNew England
Judge dismisses lawsuit over slave portraits at Harvard
The photos were commissioned by Harvard biologist Louis Agassiz, whose theories on racial difference were used to support slavery in the U.S.