Apple Mail stopped connecting to gmail

Macbook Pro - OSX 10.9.5 Mavericks - Mail Version 7.3 (1878.6)
I swear, i did nothing. It stopped collecting mail (imap), but i did not notice until i got connection errors trying to send a message (SMTP).
Here is the smtp error message:
The server “smtp.gmail.com” cannot be contacted on the default ports. Select a different outgoing mail server from the list below or click Try Later to leave the message in your Outbox until it can be sent.
I tried deleting the account from the preferences and recreating it. Same problem. Since it is all automatically configured i did not try different ports. I wouldn't know which to try.
Select a different outgoing mail server from the list below or click Try Later to leave the message in your Outbox until it can be sent.
Oddly, failure to connect when collecting messages is not throwing up an error. Here is the Connection Doctor details:
INITIATING CONNECTION Mar 14 09:18:44.990 host:pop.gmail.com -- port:995 -- socket:0x0 -- thread:0x60000146a240
INITIATING CONNECTION Mar 14 09:18:44.989 host:smtp.gmail.com -- port:587 -- socket:0x0 -- thread:0x608000a74f80
INITIATING CONNECTION Mar 14 09:18:44.991 host:imap.gmail.com -- port:993 -- socket:0x0 -- thread:0x608000a76540
Ideas?

Hi tmcdanel,
I understand that you are experiencing issues using Apple Mail with your Gmail account. I've linked to a page where you can enter your email address and are given the correct settings for your email provider. Reviewing the settings may help you find a resolution:
https://www.apple.com/support/mail-settings-lookup/
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Bobby_D

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