2016 – Page 6925 – The Portland Press Herald

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Police investigate New Year’s Eve vandalism in Pittsfield

by Doug Harlow January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

Damage from the pellet gun shooting spree is estimated at between $5,000 and $10,000.

Maine, News

Monmouth volunteer firefighters see strength in junior numbers

by Craig Crosby January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

The department gets 10 students ages 14 to 18 involved and makes them feel like part of the team.

Maine, News, Politics

Drug strategies still contentious as Maine Legislature returns to work

by Steve Mistler January 3, 2016January 4, 2016

About a half-dozen bills seek to address the opioid epidemic, including a $4.9 million plan that omits a politically divisive element – medication-assisted treatment.

Maine, News

NTSB releases haunting video of El Faro wreckage on ocean floor

by Dennis Hoey January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

The merchant ship carrying 33 crew members, including four from Maine, sank off the Bahamas last fall.

Maine Celtics, Sports

Red Claws’ comeback bid falls short

by Glenn Jordan January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

Maine nearly erases a late 17-point deficit but loses to Delaware, 118-112.

Health, Nation & World

Many doctors aren’t strongly recommending HPV vaccine

by The Associated Press January 3, 2016February 24, 2016

A survey of nearly 600 doctors shows many don’t urge the vaccine to preteens and their parents, contributing to low vaccination rates.

Business, Life & Culture

‘Star Wars’ keeps blowing away box office records

by The Associated Press January 3, 2016January 3, 2016

Meanwhile, ‘Daddy’s Home’ and ‘Sisters’ are incredibly strong performers.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Falmouth 7th grade girls win holiday tourney again

by The Forecaster January 3, 2016January 5, 2016

Falmouth’s 7th grade girls’ basketball team recently won the Holiday Hoops Scarborough Tournament for the third consecutive year, defeating Yarmouth, Greely, and South Portland to capture the title. Front row, from left: Allie Cunningham, Karley Piers, Camille Clement, Lexi Bugbee and Cameron Birks. Back row: Coach Brian Clement, Shawn Cunningham, Devin Quinn, Lauren Welch, Annika […]