2017 – Page 2025 – The Portland Press Herald

California firefighters gain ground, but new wildfires erupt

by Associated Press October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

A growing fire northeast of Los Angeles threatens the historic Mount Wilson Observatory.

Uncategorized

Lake Region rides second half eruption to quarterfinal win at Freeport

by Michael Hoffer October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Lake Region’s field hockey team celebrates at the final horn of Tuesday’s 4-0 win at Freeport in a Class B South quarterfinal. The Lakers go to three-time defending state champion York for the semifinals this weekend. Joe Carpine / 365digitalphotography.com photos. More photos below. FREEPORT—All good things must end, but the end came far too […]

Lake Region rides second half eruption to quarterfinal win at Freeport

by Michael Hoffer October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Freeport junior Alexa Koenig and Lake Region senior Kelsey Apovian fight for the ball during the teams’ Class B South quarterfinal Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons’ fine season came to a close with a 4-0 loss. Joe Carpine / 365digitalphotography.com photos. More photos below. FREEPORT—All good things must end, but the end came far too abruptly and painfully […]

Maine, News

After crashes involving Amish buggies, Whitefield considers ways to reduce peril

by Jason Pafundi October 17, 2017October 18, 2017

‘The big issue with these folks is them just being out of sight when you come around a curve or the crest of a hill,’ says one town selectman.

MLB, Sports

ALCS: Judge helps Yankees even series

by Associated Press October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Aaron Judge sparks New York, which rallies from a 4-0 deficit to tie the series at 2-2.

Maine, News

Bath: Unlike previous years, competition for council seats

by Chris chase Coastal Journal October 17, 2017October 20, 2017

Three incumbents facing challengers in next month’s election.

Business, Nation & World, News

White House memo linked weak manufacturing to increases in abortion, spousal abuse, infertility

by Damian Paletta The Washington Post October 17, 2017October 18, 2017

The two-page fact sheet was prepared by the director of the White House trade office, and some officials fear the unverified assertions could steer President Trump’s approach to trade policy.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Scarborough volleyball coach hits 100 victories

by The Forecaster October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Scarborough volleyball coach Jon Roberts won his 100th match with the Red Storm Tuesday night, 3-0, at South Portland. Roberts, Scarborough’s coach since 2010, improved to 100-30 with the program. Roberts has led the Red Storm to the playoffs every year of his tenure. Three times Scarborough has played for a Class A state title […]