March 2018 – Page 241 – The Portland Press Herald

Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

It provides the real explanation why Pope Benedict XVI wouldn’t comment on a Vatican-published compilation of books about Francis’ theological and philosophical background.

Nation & World

Russia boots 23 U.K. diplomats over poison probe

by ANGELA CHARLTON and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

The announcement follows Britain’s order last week for 23 Russian diplomats to leave the U.K.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Limerick man arrested on domestic violence charge

by Beth Quimby March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

Joseph French, 54, is being held without bail following the incident Friday, the York County sheriff says.

Nation & World

Advancing Syrian troops step up pressure on rebels

by Associated Press March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

The intensity of shelling and airstrikes has made it almost impossible for ambulances to move.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

The House passed the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act, which would modify and reauthorize the Secure Our Schools federal grant program for funding school security measures.

Nation & World

Putin landslide expected as Russians vote

by NATALIYA VASILYEVA and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

While Putin has seven challengers on the ballot, none is a real threat.

Maine colleges, Sports

Women’s basketball: UConn opens with record-setting 140-52 win

by Associated Press March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

The Huskies set records for points in a game (140), a half (94) and a quarter (55) in a rout of St. Francis in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Farewell to a special winter sports season-Portland edition

by Michael Hoffer March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

Brim Peabody and his Cheverus boys’ swim teammates once again left the Class A field in their wake this winter. Emily Demers and her Portland/Deering teammates got to a girls’ hockey regional final for the first time. Portland’s Zack Elowitch was a state finalist this winter. (Ed. Note: The basketball season was recapped last week) […]