A few things have stood out in the early going of a COVID-affected season, Drew Bonifant writes.
2020
Posted inTimes Record
Strong winds cut power in southern Midcoast, damage Chocolate Church steeple
No CMP customer in Arrowsic, Georgetown or Phippsburg had power restored as of 4 p.m. Wednesday with no estimated restoration time, according to CMP spokeswoman Catherine Hartnett.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Secretive, never profitable Palantir makes market debut
The company colors itself patriotic and belittles other tech firms that won’t unquestionably support U.S. dominance in war-fighting and intelligence.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Google unveils latest Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service
The products announced Wednesday focus on two areas where the company has struggled to make significant inroads.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street rallies to close out strong but wild quarter
It was the last day of a strong quarter for the market, where the S&P 500 rallied 8.5% to follow up on its 20% surge in the spring.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication
The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state’s higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
CAA announces plans for six-game spring football season
Maine’s schedule could start as early as March 6, but state COVID-19 regulations could hinder the Black Bears’ ability to play any games.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. economy slid 31.4% in spring, likely to shrink in 2020
The government’s last look at the second quarter showed a decline that was more than three times larger than the fall of 10 percent in the first quarter of 1958.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Tractor-trailer rollover closes Route 3 in Vassalboro for five hours
The semi truck rolled over at about 2 p.m. Wednesday after its driver swerved to avoid a pickup truck. The accident blocked the road in both directions until about 7 p.m., according to officials. No injuries were reported.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Presidential debate outsiders still ready to rumble for Maine votes
A trio of presidential contenders on Maine’s ballot said voters deserve to hear from more than just Trump and Biden.