6:40 p.m. A bipartisan group from the last three White Houses is urging the Trump administration to move forward “to immediately begin the post-election transition process.” The call from the Center for Presidential Transition advisory board comes as the General Services Administration has yet to formally recognize Democrat Joe Biden as the president-elect. That’s a […]
2020
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
BOSTON — The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began. Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker reported more than 50.2 million COVID-19 cases globally as of Sunday. There have been more than 1.2 million deaths from the disease worldwide since the pandemic started. The U.S., with […]
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Posted inNew England
Earthquake felt across southern New England
It’s the strongest temblor since March 1976.
Posted inSports
Golf roundup: Ortiz earns first PGA Tour victory
Carlos Ortiz becomes the first Mexican to win a PGA Tour event since 1978, edging Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama at the Houston Open.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2020
‘SNL’ celebrates Biden victory, mocks Trump loss
Alec Baldwin reprised his role as the president.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
West Gardiner facility only one in Maine producing urban wood slabs
Niles Krech and Steve Pracher started the Maine Urban Timber Co. after realizing there was no other business in the state producing urban live slab lumber.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Mayfield on COVID list, but might be able to play next weekend
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn’t tested positive, but he was in contact with a staff member who has COVID-19.
Posted inUncategorized
Notre Dame finally breaks through against powerhouse
The Fighting Irish were 0-5 against top-five teams under Coach Brian Kelly before beating Clemson on Saturday night.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Skidding Patriots, 0-8 Jets try to turn things around on MNF
The Jets being bad is not shocking, but New England losing four straight is almost unheard of.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.