White House officials say the U.S. has all the medical supplies needed to battle COVID-19, but health care workers, hospital officials and even the FDA say that’s not the case.
2020
Trump revels in packed Michigan rally amid fallout from book
Michigan’s Democratic governor and other officials worry about the growing size of Trump’s rallies and his campaign’s repeated flouting of public health guidelines.
Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
Charges, sanctions revive specter of Russian interference
The same cyber intrusions and foreign influence operations that defined the 2016 White House race remain a persistent concern today.
MLB roundup: Athletics win fourth straight by topping Astros, 3-1
Houston loses for the eighth time in nine games to fall below. 500.
Drought conditions have spread to entire state, weather service says
‘The last time we were in this widespread and severe of a drought was in the summer of 2002,’ says meteorologist Michael Clair.
Maine high school volleyball coaches express mixed reactions to postponed season
MPA eyes possible late winter/early spring season for the indoor fall sport, but challenges remain.
In a year of restrictions, virus changes Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic is changing commemorations of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Lawyers for ex-officers raise Floyd’s history of crime, drug use
Bystander video of Floyd’s arrest circulated around the world, sparking protests and leading to increased support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Teenager killed in collision on foggy road Down East
State police say a boy riding a motorized bicycle was killed in a collision with a car Wednesday in Machiasport.