If Tokyo is unable to host the Olympics because of the coronavirus outbreak, IOC member Dick Pound said ‘you’re probably looking at a cancellation,’ instead of moving or postponing events.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots have plans: With Brady, and without Brady
New England certainly has the blueprint if Tom Brady returns to the team for a 21st season, but the team also needs to be ready for a new face at quarterback.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Bloomberg backers campaign in Lewiston
They say Bernie Sanders at the top of the Democratic ticket would hurt U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s reelection chances.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Three years later, Winthrop boys basketball team learned from its past
To win Class C South title, Ramblers had to do something they weren’t able to do three years ago — overcome the loss of a star player, Travis Barrett writes.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
See what Mainers are contributing to the presidential candidates
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations by Maine residents of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) to the 2020 presidential campaigns. The databases cover donations reported to the Federal Election Commission through Jan. 31, 2020.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Paul Fox, longtime Monmouth firefighter and fair organizer, dies at 84
Also a member of the Cochnewagon Agricultural Association, Fox was described as a devoted family man who will leave a legacy of service.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center
The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can’t be sent home, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster
Amtrak police and Portland police are examing why no one aboard the Amtrak train noticed when the man was struck Sunday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Senate candidate leaves Green party to lower barrier to Maine ballot
Lisa Savage, who is running for U.S. Senate, says that running as an independent will free her from having to gather signatures from 2,000 Greens by March 15 to qualify for the June 9 primary.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Senators from both parties question U.S. readiness for virus
The Trump administration’s health secretary notes that nearly 2 months after the first alarms were raised, there’s no evidence the virus has spread in the U.S. beyond patients infected overseas and a few close relatives.