As governor, he didn’t agree with federal health experts that distributing clean needles was a good idea as one method to control the worst outbreak in the state’s history.
2020
Thursday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s women pull out win to reach GNAC title game
The Monks hold on to beat Regis in basketball, 55-53.
Federal agency grants Downeaster $17 million for upgrades
The money will be spent on improvements to the passenger rail service in Wells, North Berwick and Brunswick.
Brewery gunman identified as electrician who liked to build guns
Police say Anthony Ferrill, 51, killed 5 male employees at the Molson Coors plant, and his motive remains a mystery.
Boys basketball: Even after departures, Winthrop never lost a beat
Ramblers lost key pieces from championship team, but haven’t slowed down en route to another title game.
Girls basketball: Winthrop builds into state title contender from scratch
After being a junior varsity program in 2013-14, Ramblers on verge of first state title in 30 years.
A year after House vote, Democrats challenge McConnell on guns
They lambaste the Senate majority leader as they mark a year of Senate inaction since the House passed landmark gun control legislation.
Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it
The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.
Midcoast schools see climbing school lunch debt
With local school lunch debts as high as $15,000, taxpayers may have to make up the difference.
Sidelines: Forest Hills alumn Evan Worster pays it back
After getting a helping hand from former Tigers himself, Worster pays it back, Travis Lazarczyk writes.