October 2018 – Page 241 – The Portland Press Herald

Former Senate aide pleads guilty to lying to FBI

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press October 15, 2018

The ex-staff member told agents he hadn’t told a reporter about a subpoena.

Sports Digest: South Portland’s Scribner wins top candlepin event

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Shannon Scribner takes the women’s division at the International Candlepin Bowling Association championship in Scarborough.

Waynflete boys blank York, lock up top playoff seed

by Michael Hoffer October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Waynflete junior goalkeeper Luca Antolini punches the ball out of harm’s way during the Flyers’ 3-0 home win over York Monday. Waynflete finished the regular season undefeated and locked up the top seed for the upcoming Class C South playoffs. Gregory Rec / Press Herald photos. More photos below. PORTLAND—Arguably the best regular season in […]

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Penobscot County woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge

by Dennis Hoey October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Erica Oliveira, 29, of Hermon conspired with others to distribute heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine, the U.S. attorney says.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Newport man gets over 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking

by Dennis Hoey October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Jamie Akerson, 57, conspired with others to acquire large quantities of heroin and distribute it in central Maine, the U.S. attorney says.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Healthy Sale will rejoin Red Sox

by News service report October 15, 2018October 16, 2018

Chris Sale is released from a hospital but his status to pitch remains uncertain.

Business, Health, Nation & World

Proposed rule would force drugmakers to post prices on TV ads

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

The requirements would apply to all prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of whether they are manufactured in the United States.