February 2020 – Page 141 – The Portland Press Herald

Sports

Golf roundup: Scott makes enough shots to win PGA tourney at Riviera

by Associated Press February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Adam Scott wins by two shots for his 14th win on the PGA Tour.

Tom Brady drives the bus in free agency for NFL quarterbacks

by KAREN GUREGIAN Boston Herald February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Several elite free-agent quarterbacks will watch and wait to see where Tom Brady signs in the next few weeks.

Nation & World, New England

Police: 1 dead, 4 wounded in Connecticut club shooting

by Associated Press February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Police officers had been stationed outside the club because of previous problems there.

Nation & World, Politics

Rival Democrats accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

The attacks are a sign of how seriously the field is starting to take Bloomberg as he gains traction in the race and is on the cusp of qualifying for Wednesday’s debate.

Sports

Slam Dunk contest judges missed the ball

by PHIL THOMPSON Chicago Tribune February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

The Slam Dunk contest needs a makeover after Orlando’s Aaron Gordon is robbed — again.

Local & State

Maine might be the next state to require cage-free eggs

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

A Saco Democratic lawmaker is proposing a requirement that producers follow state guidelines including cage-free housing systems that allow chickens to perch and spread their wings.

Sports

Sports Digest: Vlhova wins World Cup women’s slalom to overtake absent Shiffrin in standings

by News service report February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Petra Vlhova wins her third straight slalom with a strong second run.

Nation & World

44 Americans on cruise ship docked in Japan tested positive for coronavirus, U.S. health official says

by Gerry Shih and Katie Mettler The Washington Post February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Passengers on two cruise ships in Japan and Cambodia are posing logistical and public health challenges for governments as they try to contain the spread of the virus and repatriate citizens.