February 2020 – Page 248 – The Portland Press Herald

Women vying for Oscars salute their progress, snubs aside

by LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

The mood at Diane von Furstenberg’s lunch for female Oscar contenders could have been downbeat, given the shutout of women directors for Sunday’s awards

Business, Nation & World, News

Airlines extend suspensions of flights to China in wake of virus outbreak

by JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

More retailers are also putting an estimate on the economic damage they expect to incur from the virus outbreak in China.

Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Rep. Golden endorses Colorado Sen. Bennet for president

by Rachel Ohm February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Michael Bennet is seen as a long shot to win the Democratic nomination and did not qualify for the primary ballot in Maine.

Nation & World, Politics

Democrats’ chairman calls for Iowa to recanvass caucus vote

by STEVE PEOPLES, JULIE PACE and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press February 6, 2020September 14, 2020

Tom Perez tweets that he is calling for the recanvass in order to ‘assure public confidence in the results.’

Business, Local & State, News, Politics, Sports, Times Record

Maine Senate votes to override Gov. Mills’ veto of sports betting bill

by Scott Thistle February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

The state Senate voted 20-10 to override, and the measure will go next to the House for consideration, possibly next week.

Nation & World, News

Homeland Security cuts New Yorkers off from ‘trusted traveler’ programs

by BEN FOX Associated Press February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

The federal government takes the step after the state passed a law that prevents federal immigration officials from accessing state motor vehicle records.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Press Play: Listen to ‘We All Got Lost,’ by Spose

by Aimsel Ponti February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

The rap and hip-hop star released a new video this week.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Reports: Prospect’s physical holds up Mookie Betts trade

by News service report February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

The Red Sox raised concerns over the medical records of pitcher Brusdar Graterol, but the deal sending Betts and David Price to Dodgers is not likely in jeopardy.