October 2018
Waynflete holds off defending champ Maranacook to win regional title
Waynflete junior Askar Houssein, left, senior Ben Lualdi and junior Ian McClure-Chute exult after the Flyers hold off Maranacook, 1-0, in Wednesday’s Class C South boys’ soccer final. Waynflete will battle Fort Kent in Saturday’s state final. Gregory Rec / Press Herald photos. More photos below. PORTLAND—One goal scored, in conjunction with one mighty strong […]
Boys’ soccer: Freeport ends 40-year drought by winning regional title
The Falcons overcome Cape Elizabeth’s comeback from a two-goal deficit in the Class B South final, winning their first regional championship since 1978.
Boys’ soccer: Gorham reclaims Class A South title
The Rams are headed to the state final for the second time in three years, avenging a loss to Portland in last year’s regional final.
Boys’ soccer: Lewiston squeaks by Mt. Ararat 1-0 for Class A North boys’ soccer title
The Blue Devils recover from a slow start to win on a second-half penalty kick by Joel Musese.
Wednesday’s Sports Digest: Three high school playoff football games rescheduled due to wet forecast
Two games have been moved to Saturday, one for Thursday.
Facebook profit for quarter stronger than expected
As challenges mount for the social media giant, it receives a ‘decent’ earnings report.
Medicaid applicants in Wisconsin face health questions
Federal officials, however, reject the state’s effort to impose drug tests on applicants.
U.S. business interest in Cuba turns ‘dismal’
The optimism of three years ago has faded amid tensions and a stalled economy.
Wednesday’s college roundup: Maryland reverses course, fires football coach
One day after being reinstated, DJ Durkin is out as head coach