December 2016 – Page 427 – The Portland Press Herald

College roundup: Clemson’s Watson earns honor as Heisman finalist for second time

by Associated Press December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Quarterback Deshaun Watson finished third in last year’s voting, won by Alabama running back Derrick Henry.

Tim Williams says he entered the burning mobile home without hesitation and without fear for his own well-being.

Residents have a first look Monday at what the downtown would be like if two-way traffic were returned to Main and Front streets.

by KEN POWTAK Associated Press December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Boston gets two goals from its leading scorer and improves to 15-2-1 in its last 18 games against Florida.

Young farmers find land too expensive and older farmers face challenges of transitioning land.

by Associated Press December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Baltimore has won four of its last five games, and now faces powerhouse New England on Monday night.

Michael Sanphy is sworn in as mayor, and two other longtime public servants, Ann Peoples and Lynda Adams, take the oath of office as councilors.

by MARK MASKE The Washington Post December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

While the Cowboys are far and away the best in the NFC, the AFC is full of teams with questions.

The deal with the city’s largest union boosts pay over the next three years.

Scheduling changes, a new class and games with fewer than 11 players on a side are discussed.