The nation’s health minister says the country’s daily new caseload could reach a staggering 100,000 per day.
2021
Italy beats Spain in shootout to reach Euro 2020 final
Italy wins the shootout 4-2 to earn a spot against the England/Denmark winner in the final.
Richardson left off U.S. relay team after marijuana test, won’t run in Tokyo Olympics
Sha’Carri Richardson’s 30-day suspension ends before the start of the relays on Aug. 5, but the USATF left her off the list.
Searchers at condo collapse site ‘not seeing anything positive’
Officials say they have detected no new signs of life in the rubble as the death toll climbed to 32.
Springsteen’s daughter makes Olympic equestrian team
She will be one of four riders on the U.S. jumping team that will compete in Tokyo.
Two defendants in robbery attempt in York get more than 15 years in prison
The Massachusetts men pleaded guilty to their roles in a robbery attempt in York that turned violent.
Boyfriend of Old Orchard Beach woman charged with striking, choking her
The woman’s children were home at the time, police said.
S&P 500 sees 1st decline after 7 straight gains
Tech stocks rose, helping the Nasdaq to a modest gain that nudged the index to an all-time high.
Maine fly-fishing companies to host Brunswick event to support wounded veterans
The first Maine Fly Fishing Summer Showcase, which will include a fishing tournament, exhibition and afterparty, will take place at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick this Saturday.
New U.S. rules to protect animal farmers expected soon
The regulation will make it easier to bring complaints under the Packers and Stockyards Act and is similar to one the Trump administration killed four years ago.