She fought through a hotly contested race last year to become the first popularly elected Maine senator to win a fifth term.
2021
Trump, on tape, pressed Georgia official to ‘find’ votes for him
The president suggested that Georgia’s secretary of state locate 11,780 votes, or one more than Joe Biden’s margin of victory.
Waterville boy, 2, in critical condition after shooting
Maine State Police say their investigation revealed the boy’s sibling found a gun in a closet Saturday morning, loaded it and fired one round.
New teen mentoring center aims to teach neurodiverse teens new skills, prevent that ‘rainy-day feeling’
The fledgling program is designed to help neurodiverse teens (especially those with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorders) and their families explore new interests, learn life skills and bond with mentors. The program currently focuses on gardening, pet care, art and dance.
Sports Digest: Messi sets up goal in milestone game
Lionel Messi plays his 500th game in La Liga and his 750th in all competitions for Barcelona.
NFL roundup: Browns hold off Steelers, end playoff drought
Cleveland earns its first postseason berth in 18 seasons and sets up a rematch with Pittsburgh.
Tatum hits winner as Celtics edge Pistons
Jayson Tatum’s basket with 2.9 seconds remaining gives Boston a 122-120 victory in Detroit.
Patriots end season with comeback win over Jets
Cam Newton passes for three touchdowns and catches another as New England rallies for a 28-14 victory.
Bath rings in a hopefully brighter year
Although the city discouraged gathering, Lindsey Goudreau, Bath’s marketing and communication specialist, said city leaders felt it was important to ring the historic Revere bell “to bookmark the end of a year that has been challenging and sorrowful for so many with a nice gesture to welcome the new year.”
Maine CDC reports 350 new coronavirus cases, one more death
The state’s seven-day average of new daily cases reached 531.4 on Sunday as older Mainers are asking how they’ll know when it’s their turn for a vaccine.