2016 – Page 5788 – The Portland Press Herald

Sex offender drifter sentenced in Maine to two years for failure to register

by Scott Dolan February 29, 2016February 29, 2016

Clyde M. Hall Jr., 50, was one of the U.S. Marshals Service’s 15 most wanted fugitives before his arrest in Portland in 2013.

Waynflete falls one win shy of Gold Ball

by Michael Hoffer February 29, 2016February 29, 2016

Waynflete seniors Willy Burdick, left, Will Nelligan, Abel Alemayo and Milo Belleau didn’t get to end their career with a coveted Gold Ball, but they did get the runner-up plaque after Saturday night’s 59-46 loss to George Stevens Academy in the Class C state final. Brian Beard photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE George Stevens […]

Nation & World, News, Politics

Sanders keeps his Judaism in the background, irking American Jews

by RACHEL ZOLL and JOSEF FEDERMAN The Associated Press February 29, 2016March 11, 2016

During more than three decades in public life as a mayor, congressman and U.S. senator, Bernie Sanders has developed few relationships with Jewish groups or leaders – on religious issues or on Israel.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Portland sexual assault survivor joins Lady Gaga onstage at Oscars

by Ray Routhier February 29, 2016March 1, 2016

Robbie Woodsum of Portland was among a group of sexual assault survivors who joined Gaga onstage after she performed her nominated song, “Til It Happens to You.”

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Reports: Red Sox sign outfielder David Murphy

by From Staff Reports February 29, 2016February 29, 2016

The former Sea Dog batted .283 last season with Indians and Angels.

Forecaster Opinion, The Forecaster

Intentionally Unreasonable: The party is over, it’s independent day

by Steve Woods February 29, 2016February 29, 2016

After the Republican demolition derby crashed and smashed its way from 17 candidates to five, we’re now left with three angry guys who share the same common-core language of yelling and calling each other liars; one sleepy surgeon who always appears to be slightly lost, and a seemingly nice man from Ohio who has more […]

Maine, Nation & World, News

Justice Thomas stuns court, asks first questions in 10 years during gun rights case from Maine

by SAM HANANEL The Associated Press February 29, 2016March 1, 2016

The long-silent jurist presses for answers on Second Amendment rights in an appeal involving two Mainers banned from owning guns because of domestic violence convictions.

Maine, News

Effort to save Fort Gorges gets a boost from new partnership

by Eric Russell February 29, 2016March 1, 2016

With the Civil War-era site in Casco Bay in dire need of repairs, the Army Corps of Engineers agrees to fund hazard mitigation and the city acquires a $20,000 preservation grant to conduct a study.