‘This demonstrates that the virus has a sort of intelligence,’ says the mayor of an Italian city that’s been the epicenter of three surges.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: South Portland ends skid, upends NYA
The Class AA Red Riots halt a five-game losing streak, pulling away late to hand Class C North Yarmouth Academy its first loss.
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Posted inNation & World
As violence surges, some question city’s axing of police unit
Portland, Oregon, last year dissolved a special police unit designed to focus on gun violence during the national reckoning over racial injustice.
Posted inMaine
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Posted inNation & World
Time change approaches: Don’t get caught sleeping
Here are six tips to minimize the problems that can arise from the change to daylight saving time.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
Food & Wine magazine includes three Maine bakeries on its list of ‘The Best Bagels in America.’
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Las Vegas benefits as Nevada eases some virus rules
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: Let’s tap the brakes on Jarren Duran at Fenway
The former Sea Dogs center fielder is making a splash in spring training, but he could use more seasoning in the minor leagues.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet, says security guard questioned if she lived in her own building
Gorman, 22, who grew up near Westchester, wrote on Twitter late Friday that the guard had “tailed” her as she walked home.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
On Football: UMaine overwhelmed by Delaware in spring opener
The Black Bears had little offense, couldn’t stop Delaware on defense and had special teams breakdowns, all leading to a 37-0 loss.