February 2020 – Page 45 – The Portland Press Herald

Sanders faces attacks in Democrats’ clash on debate stage

by STEVE PEOPLES, MEG KINNARD and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press February 25, 2020February 26, 2020

Democratic rivals are hoping to knock the front-runner off his perch in the debate before the critical South Carolina primary.

Business, Local & State

Lobstermen may see relief from steep Chinese tariffs

by By DAVID SHARP Associated Press February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Lobster exports to China had dropped 64 percent in the first month after China imposed retaliatory tariffs in its trade war with the U.S.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

LePage says he was paid to advocate for hydropower corridor

by Associated Press February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Maine’s former governor says that he was paid by a lobbying firm to advocate for the proposed CMP hydropower corridor.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Expect close games in the Class A and AA finals

by Steve Craig February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

York takes on Hampden Academy in Class A and Thornton Academy plays Edward Little in AA, with some interesting subplots to keep an eye on.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

U.S. opera union probe finds Plácido Domingo abused power

by JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

The investigation concludes that the accounts from 27 people shows a clear pattern of misconduct over two decades.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots have plans: With Brady, and without Brady

by KAREN GUREGIAN Boston Herald February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

New England certainly has the blueprint if Tom Brady returns to the team for a 21st season, but the team also needs to be ready for a new face at quarterback.

Animals, Nation & World

Cheetah cubs born from in vitro fertilization for first time

by Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Zoo officials say it was the third time scientists attempted the procedure worldwide.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine

by Scott Thistle February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.