Erica Nitschke

Nation & World

A pandemic Christmas: Services move online, people stay home

by ELLIOT SPAGAT and FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press December 25, 2020December 25, 2020

The coronavirus upended Christmas traditions, but determination and imagination kept the day special for many.

Nation & World

Biden expected to nominate a State Department veteran to lead it

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

A longtime national security aide to President-elect Joe Biden, Antony Blinken, is expected to become Biden’s nominee for secretary of state.

Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Trump’s legal team cried vote fraud, but courts found none

by MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

President Trump’s campaign has filed plenty of lawsuits in six states as he tries to upend an election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

Nation & World

Ethiopia warns civilians of ‘no mercy’ in Tigray offensive

by CARA ANNA Associated Press November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

Ethiopia’s military is warning that there will be ‘no mercy’ if they don’t ‘save themselves’ ahead of a final offensive to flush out defiant regional leaders.

Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift wins top prize, the Weeknd dominates at AMAs

by MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

Swift beat out Bieber, Post Malone and Roddy Ricch to win the top award.

Arts & Entertainment

Cars line up for miles for Tyler Perry Atlanta food giveaway

by Associated Press November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

Thousands of people have jammed roads for miles in Atlanta to try to get boxes of food and gift cards.

Nation & World

Russia’s health system under strain as the virus surges back

by DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

Russia’s health care system has been under severe strains in recent weeks, as a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic has swept the country.

Local & State

Gardens Aglow adapts to pandemic holiday by transitioning to drive-thru event

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

Gardens Aglow, opening for its sixth year Saturday at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, will be a drive-thru experience during this year of the pandemic. Tickets are $40 per car for non-members, and tickets must be purchased in advance.