October 2018 – Page 192 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Outlook dims for NASA’s telescopes

by Sarah Kaplan The Washington Post October 18, 2018

These telescopes are aging, if not already dead, and there is no budget or political will to replace them.

Maine, Politics

LePage says his hospital stay in August was for ‘cardiac issue’

by Dennis Hoey October 18, 2018October 20, 2018

In an interview with C-SPAN, the Maine governor says his health now is ‘excellent. If it was any better it would be illegal.’

Nation & World

Wet, mild winter seen for much of the country

by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press October 18, 2018

No place in the United States is expected to be colder than normal.

Election 2018, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Windham Town Council: Candidates agree on need to improve how councilors do business

by Matt Junker October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

They also emphasize the importance of maintaining the town’s rural identity.

Election 2018, Maine, News, Politics

House District 23: USM math instructor challenges incumbent

by jane vaughan Lakes Region Weekly October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

House District 23 covers part of Standish.

Life & Culture, Schools and Education

Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp Sunshine fundraiser

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Students at Gray/New Gloucester High School carved pumpkins Thursday that will become part of the 16th annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival in Freeport this weekend. Over 7,500 carved pumpkins will be on display at the festival, which raises funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round, cost-free retreat on Sebago Lake in Casco for children with life-threatening […]