(Spoiler: Not sick? No need to buy any surgical masks, experts say.)
February 2020
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Ailing 76ers dump Knicks
Philadelphia improves to 28-2 at home despite the absence of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Scarborough police seek driver of pickup truck who stole trailer
Police say the trailer was stolen Feb. 14 from Southern Maine Remodeling on Mussey Road.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, whistleblower says
She is seeking federal protection, alleging she was unfairly and improperly reassigned after raising concerns about the safety of the workers to officials at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inNation & World
As Pence takes lead, critics recall response to HIV outbreak in Indiana
As governor, he didn’t agree with federal health experts that distributing clean needles was a good idea as one method to control the worst outbreak in the state’s history.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Thursday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s women pull out win to reach GNAC title game
The Monks hold on to beat Regis in basketball, 55-53.
Posted inNation & World
Mystery coronavirus case in California escalates U.S. response
California officials are trying to locate everyone who was in contact with a woman thought to be the first known coronavirus case in the U.S. of unknown origin.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal agency grants Downeaster $17 million for upgrades
The money will be spent on improvements to the passenger rail service in Wells, North Berwick and Brunswick.
Posted inSports
Maine to be well-represented at U.S. Olympic marathon trials
Eight runners with ties to the state will compete Saturday in Atlanta, where the top three women and men will qualify for this summer’s Tokyo Games.
Posted inNation & World
Brewery gunman identified as electrician who liked to build guns
Police say Anthony Ferrill, 51, killed 5 male employees at the Molson Coors plant, and his motive remains a mystery.