Democrat Jay Coelho and Independent Phil Bofia talked mayoral topics in a debate hosted by the Morning Sentinel.
October 2020
Deadline looms, but COVID relief deal may be far off
With time nearly up for Congress and the White House to deliver aid to Americans before the election, the question remains: If not now, when?
Soccer: It’s a much different type of season for the Lisbon, Maranacook soccer teams
Black Bears rue a lost championship opportunity, while Greyhound girls are taking this fall to build.
As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots
Some scientists say a localized approach, if well-tailored and explained to the public, can be a nimble response at a complex point in the pandemic.
Border closure can’t keep Maine grandparents away from Canadian wedding
The couple found a way for their grandparents from Maine to see their wedding in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, from a boat in the St. Croix River.
Mount View, Belfast and Searsport high schools suspend athletic events after spike in COVID-19 cases
The three schools suspend all sports for week after an outbreak is reported in Waldo County.
University of Maine at Farmington reports first COVID-19 case on campus
This is the first reported case of COVID-19 on the UMF campus with previous cases coming from a remote learner and an adjunct faculty member.
NFL roundup: No talk of individual punishment for Titans
A review by the NFL and NFL Players Association says officials found instances when the Tennessee Titans failed to wear masks at all times and were “insufficiently clear” to players about not meeting or working out once the facility closed.
Tom Caron: Red Sox to follow Rays’ blueprint for success
Granted, Boston has more money to spend than Tampa Bay, but Chaim Bloom will take the same approach with the Red Sox that he learned while with the Rays.
Man upset with mask mandate threatened Wichita mayor, police say
Mayor Brandon Whipple, a Democrat, said someone had read him text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life.