December 2016 – Page 209 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine choral teacher’s commitment to students and town earns him Grammy nomination

by Bob Keyes December 18, 2016December 18, 2016

Richard Nickerson of Windham is nominated for an award recognizing music educators. But it’s the kids’ praises he sings.

Maine, News

Mom wants to provide new holiday memories

by Staff Report December 18, 2016December 17, 2016

Her three sons deserve the same excitement on Christmas morning that she had as a kid, she says.

Bill Nemitz, Maine, News

Bill Nemitz: Photographer’s work with ‘short-lived children’ a personal mission

by Bill Nemitz December 18, 2016December 18, 2016

Arthur Fink, who lost a daughter after just six days, now takes images of dying children to help families cope with their loss.

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ cross country: Abby Hamilton, Yarmouth

by Glenn Jordan December 18, 2016December 17, 2016

The senior emerged this fall as an unlikely state champion.

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ soccer: Charlotte Messer, Camden Hills

by Taylor Vortherms December 18, 2016December 17, 2016

She scored in overtime of the Class A championship for the Windjammers’ first state title.

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Telegram All-State girls’ soccer team

December 18, 2016December 17, 2016

Alex Allain, Hermon junior forward: The Maine Soccer Coaches Association All-New England and All-Northern Maine pick scored 43 goals and was chosen as Penobscot Valley Conference player of the year. Katie Clemmer, Yarmouth senior forward: An MSCA All-Southern Maine selection, Clemmer totaled 10 assists and 17 goals – including two in the state final against […]

Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine

Telegram All-State golf team

December 18, 2016December 17, 2016

Cole Anderson, Camden Hills sophomore: The 2015 Telegram Player of the Year, he won his second consecutive Class A title with a 1-over 73. Anthony Burnham, Scarborough sophomore: Burnham shot a team-low 76 to help the Red Storm place fourth in Class A, then tied for third in the Class A individual championship with a […]