2016 – Page 5646 – The Portland Press Herald

South Portland Council’s decision on appointment raises diversity issue

City Councilor Brad Fox fails in an effort to have an African-American woman appointed to the city’s Civil Service Commission.

by The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 8, 2016

Graduates of the four-year program could wind up flying 100-seat passenger jets for the airline.

by PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

In an age of spreadsheets and detailed analytics, a few old-school scouts like Tommy Giordano use their instincts.

by The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

The team will wait and see how Giancarlo Stanton responds to rest.

Joseph Bryon Martin, a retired pastor from Dresden and the victim of a ‘romance scam,’ was arrested in Spain with 1.4 kilograms of cocaine.

by The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Boston falls to Tampa Bay 3-2 in 10 innings.

by The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Also, Logan Mankins, a seven-time Pro Bowler who played nine years with the Patriots, decides to retire.

by MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

The regulation guarantees people access to single-sex facilities consistent with their gender identity.

by MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

A federal agency alleges the state and the bank made misleading statements when they sold bonds to fund the video game company 38 Studios.

by The Associated Press March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Police say there’s no known motive as they search for the suspected gunman, an ex-Marine.