October 2014 – Page 106 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Washington high school gunman invited his victims to lunch

by and TED WARREN The Associated Press October 27, 2014October 27, 2014

Five students were invited to lunch by text message and then shot at their table, investigators say.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Maine mother goes on trial in toddler’s death

by The Associated Press October 27, 2014October 27, 2014

Leanna Norris is accused of medicating the girl before smothering her.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Debate convinces voter to stick with Eliot Cutler

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014

I have always thought that independent Eliot Cutler was the best candidate for governor. I also always thought that in the final analysis, I would switch my allegiance to Mike Michaud if it meant keeping Paul LePage from re-election. After watching the gubernatorial debates, I am more convinced than ever that Mr. Cutler should be […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Portland repeats as middle school football champion

by The Forecaster October 27, 2014August 5, 2015

Portland’s Middle School football team celebrates its 48-30 win over Scarborough in Sunday’s Southern Maine Youth Football League championship game for 7th and 8th graders. Portland repeated as champion and posted a 10-0 record. Quarterback Ben Trefethen threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 60 yards and three more scores. Running back […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Cheverus, Portland win rivalry games; Playoffs next

by Michael Hoffer October 27, 2014August 5, 2015

A memorable high school football regular season came to a close last weekend and the fun really begins Friday when ancient rivals will do battle in the first round of the playoffs. Saturday afternoon, perennial powerhouse Cheverus capped another stellar campaign with a 60-6 drubbing of Deering in a game moved to Fitzpatrick Stadium due […]

Local Elections, Maine, News

Court ruling favors developers in purchase of Cumberland estate

by Kelley Bouchard October 27, 2014October 28, 2014

The judge says his decision doesn’t constitute an opinion on a proposal on next week’s ballot for the town to buy 25 acres to establish its first public beach.

Arts & Entertainment, Link

Portland Stage presents true story of tone-deaf, would-be diva

by Bob Keyes October 27, 2014October 27, 2014

‘Souvenir’ is the story of amateur soprano Florence Foster Jenkins, told through the eyes of her accompanist.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Open spaces open to discussion at 3 meetings

by The Forecaster October 27, 2014

PORTLAND — The first of three public meetings on the nature and future uses of city-owned open spaces was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Riverton Community Center. The second meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Reiche Elementary School, 166 Brackett St., followed by a 6:30 […]