The U.N. health agency’s director-general says he’s ‘concerned by the lack of urgency in funding the response from the international community.’
February 2020
U.S. defense secretary: Taliban deal promising but not without risk
Mark Esper says if the seven-day truce is successful, American troops would be gradually pulled out of Afghanistan.
Shift to digital census raises fear of Iowa-like breakdown
The bureau says it’s working with the Department of Homeland Security and private-sector security experts to keep information safe and thwart attacks.
Freeport comes close, but can’t knock off top-ranked Maranacook
Falcons nearly spring upset, but fall late, 59-57.
Cattle battle adds new burden to Trump’s Middle East peace plan
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh banned new beef imports in September.
B South boys quarterfinal: Experienced Warriors race past Greyhounds
Tournament pedigree helps No. 6 Wells knock out No. 3 Lisbon, 61-36.
U.K. faces another fierce storm; 2 found dead in rough seas
Winds could be up to 98 mph and are expected to last most of the weekend.
Girls Basketball: Wells out-sizes Lisbon in quarterfinal
Third-seeded Warriors take out No. 6 Greyhounds, 52-26
Saturday’s girls’ basketball roundup: Yarmouth, Wells advance to semifinals
Yarmouth ousts Mountain Valley, and Wells eliminates Lisbon in the Class B South quarterfinals.
Saco man shot at Scarborough Walmart remains in critical condition Sunday
Maine State Police identify the victim as Ryan Townsend, 24, and say a Scarborough man who was involved in the incident was questioned and released.