Corporations based in and outside of China feel the effects as factories are shuttered and the lives of millions of Chinese consumers are altered.
2020
Memorial services set for 3 youths who died in Clinton crash
In the dark of night Wednesday, battery-operated candles lit a memorial at the pine tree on Hinckley Road where the crash occurred, 6 miles from Route 23 and 2 miles from downtown Clinton.
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 20
Feb. 20, 1797: The Massachusetts legislature votes to partition the Maine town of Hallowell, with the northern part being incorporated as the town of Harrington, named after an English nobleman. Immediate dissatisfaction among residents prompts the selectmen to petition the Boston authorities for a name change. The legislature bows to the people’s wishes, and on […]
Sidelines: 20 years of basketball tourneys and counting
Two decades of covering the high school basketball tournament leaves great memories, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Two days, two hatchet attacks in Lewiston
Lewiston police say a man was bleeding after he was struck by a hatchet during a fight Wednesday night. In an unrelated incident Thursday afternoon, another man with a hatchet reportedly threatened a tow truck driver in Lewiston.
Bowdoin College trustee’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under investigation
According to a statement from Bowdoin College, the school is aware of Staley’s connection to Epstein and after a thorough review last fall, the board decided there was nothing in Jes Staley’s actions or behavior that warranted any action from the board. He remains a trustee.
Coronavirus test on person from Maine comes back negative
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention received confirmation of the tests results on Thursday.
DA deciding whether to investigate James Brown’s death
The prosecutor in Atlanta met with a woman who says she has evidence the legendary singer’s death in 2006 was caused by another person.
Bieber says fear led him to stay away from music
The singer releases his first album of new music since 2015 on Friday with ‘Changes.’
Senate OKs bipartisan measure to limit Trump’s use of military force against Iran
Two-thirds votes in the House and Senate would be needed to override an expected presidential veto of the resolution, which was supported by both of Maine’s senators.