The president and president-elect make appearances while across the U.S., veterans’ homes bar visitors to keep the coronavirus at bay.
2020
Posted inSports
A Masters in November might play differently, but it’s all good
As Rory McIlroy said, ‘So, it’s a little different, but you know, that’s to be expected. I think everyone is just so grateful that there is a Masters this year and we’re playing it.’
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
States cite smooth election, despite Trump’s baseless claims
State officials and election experts say the large increase in advance voting helped take pressure off Election Day operations.
Posted inNation & World
Biden moves forward without help from Trump’s intel team
President-elect Joe Biden says he’s not worried that President Trump is not letting him read the ultra-secret daily brief before inauguration.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
With Republican win in Alaska, control of Senate rests with Georgia runoffs
The Georgia runoff elections, set for Jan. 5, are swiftly becoming a showdown over control of the chamber.
Posted inNation & World
Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at 84
Prince Khalifa’s power and wealth could be seen everywhere in the small nation off the coast of Saudi Arabia that is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases
New research has implications for colleges, prisons and other places that rely on such screening to prevent outbreaks.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Texas tops 1 million cases as COVID-19 surge engulfs the U.S.
Cases per day are on the rise in 49 states, and deaths per day are climbing in 39.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Bieber, Bauer chosen as Cy Young winners
Cleveland’s Shane Bieber is a unanimous pick in the American League, and Trevor Bauer of the Reds wins the National League award.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland Ovations hires Maine artists to create new work about home
The organization is commissioning five artists and a museum to create new performance pieces.