Looking to undermine rival Joe Biden 20 days before the election, President Trump’s campaign seizes on a tabloid story offering bizarre twists to a familiar line of attack: Biden’s relationship with Ukraine
October 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of ‘Les Miserables,’ dies at 95
Kretzmer, a journalist and lyricist, was best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical ‘Les Miserables.’
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘A little bit concerned’: Trump looks to boost Iowa support
President Trump tries to solidify support in a state he won handily in 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
With losses around $30,000 a month, Portland Fish Exchange seeks a bailout
The city-run fish auction has been losing money for years, and pandemic disruptions have made the situation worse, says the chairman of the exchange’s board.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Coronavirus outbreak at L.L. Bean order fulfillment center in Freeport
According to a company spokesperson, six people have tested positive for the virus.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
Council representing BIW unions calls Collins to remove political ad about Bath shipyard strike
The Maine State Council of Machinists rejects a statement from a BIW employee that Collins “got us back to work,” instead arguing Collins did not respond to the union’s calls for help during the strike.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Dodgers hopeful Kershaw can start Game 4
Manager Dave Roberts says the back spasms that prevented Clayton Kershaw from starting Game 2 are getting better, but the team still doesn’t know if he’ll be ready to pitch Thursday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: LSU-Florida game postponed as Gators deal with outbreak
The SEC takes the action as Florida halts team activities with 19 positive COVID-19 tests and about a dozen more people quarantined.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Broncos running back Gordon cited for DUI, speeding
Melvin Gordon didn’t practice Wednesday, and his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots is unclear.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Newton expected to rejoin Patriots on Thursday
According to reports, Cam Newton has been removed from the COVID-19 list and will practice, putting him in line to start on Sunday against Denver.