Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist, could face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment under the law imposed by Beijing.
2020
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hard-pressed Maine Med to get bigger share of vaccine when distribution begins
The Portland hospital said Friday that it will give the first doses to intensive care unit teams, emergency department caregivers and those providing care in COVID-19 units.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks extend losses as virus aid languishes in Congress
The latest bout of selling came as investors continue to hope for Washington to come through with another financial lifeline for Americans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Anonymous donor issues fundraising challenge for Gardiner Boys & Girls Clubs
The donor is promising to match donations up to $1 million made before the end of the year to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley reach its $10 million fundraising goal to build a new facility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
All $1.25 billion of Maine’s CARES Act funding now spoken for
A relief fund created in March was spent to support small businesses, unemployed workers, schools, healthcare providers and local governments.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Graduate thanks Nicki Minaj for paying his tuition
Artavion Cook graduated this week from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is now looking forward to medical school.
Posted inMaine
Winthrop councilors again reject liquor license for Peppers Garden and Grill
A liquor license was denied in 2019 after owner Jonathan Russell was charged with operating under the influence three times earlier in that year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield day care reports four cases of COVID-19
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the state Center for Disease Control & Prevention, said that four positive cases were reported at Otter Brook Child Care.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Cats make perfect pandemic partners
Felines don’t ask for much, but give a lot, particularly to owners stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New Portland buildings to be designed, built to reflect post-pandemic reality
New office and medical buildings are being built to promote safer working conditions that limit viral spread.