Over 32 years with the news agency, he covered everything from young peace activist Samantha Smith’s entreaties to the Soviet Union to the ice storm of 1998 to a state government shutdown.
2021
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Los Angeles hospitals struggle to provide enough oxygen for COVID-19 patients
LOS ANGELES — Hospitals struggling to provide enough oxygen for the sickest coronavirus patients in the Los Angeles area received some relief Saturday when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews arrived. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office says crews helped some aging hospitals update their oxygen delivery systems. Besides the shortage of oxygen, they’re also having difficulty […]
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Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 343 COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths
The seven-day average for new daily cases is now at a whopping 529.3, but Maine is among the fastest states to distribute the vaccine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State has cited 65 businesses for violating COVID-19 rules. See where they are
Two of the establishments subsequently were awarded state bailout money for which they should have been ineligible.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Biden will have a full agenda on immigration
The new president will have to learn not just from Trump’s mistakes but also from Obama’s.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine alcohol sales went flat after boom early in the pandemic
A boost in direct-to-consumer sales tapered off toward the end of the year, and for the first time in more than a decade, production of Maine craft beer dropped.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
New vaccine offers powerful protection against despair
A volunteer vaccinator reports that the threat of the pandemic will be met if enough of us take the shot when it’s our turn.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Love of nature the prime motivation for amateur photographers
Hobbyists striving for that perfect photo of a moose, otter or fox say spending countless hours outside is key.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Mainers put community before politics
Re: Sen. Susan Collins’ re-election victory: Many outside of our state interpret think that Mainers are neutral in politics and this could not be further from the truth. I live in Kittery and identify as a liberal Democrat. I live amongst like minded liberals, independents, libertarian and there is no shortage of die-hard conservative Trump […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.