December 2016 – Page 132 – The Portland Press Herald

Athletes of the Week, Dec. 23

by Staff report December 22, 2016February 22, 2017

Alisha Aube of Thornton Academy and Luke Laverdiere of Yarmouth earn the honors.

by JOHN SWASEY Special to the Press Herald December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Jack Casale scores 27 points as the Stags come away with a 54-44 victory.

No longer a tournament format, the vacation week contests are a mix of exhibitions and regular-season games.

by Bloomberg News December 22, 2016

Voting is delayed amid uncertainty over the U.S. position on the proposal and calls by President-elect Donald Trump for a veto.

by Staff Report December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

Ethan Bryant, 24, of Cutler is charged with shooting another man in the abdomen Thursday morning, police said.

by ROD McGUIRK Associated Press December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

Seven were initially arrested and five remain in custody in the plot.

by Associated Press December 22, 2016

The first vaccine proven to work could help prevent spread of the disease that killed thousands in West Africa.

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

The Democrats are insisting on background checks, ethics agreements and financial disclosure.

‘We feel that God has blessed our lives,’ says the anonymous gift-giver. ‘We might as well share.’

by MIKE SCANDURA Special to the Press Herald December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

The Black Bears hold a 51-35 advantage with 16:28 remaining before Brown recovers for an 82-77 victory.