October 2018 – Page 278 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, News, Schools and Education

DeVos drops her bid to delay 2016 rule on for-profit colleges

by Associated Press October 12, 2018

The Obama-era regulation was adopted to help students who were defrauded get their loans forgiven.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

ALCS Game 1: Big arms set for a big game as Red Sox, Astros begin showdown

by Kevin Thomas October 12, 2018October 13, 2018

Chris Sale vs. Justin Verlander could be an epic duel before the bullpens are called.

Times Record, Times Record Sports

Cross Country: Monmouth, Boothbay/Wiscasset claim titles

by BY GARY HAWKINS / KENNEBEC JOURNAL October 12, 2018November 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Prospects for a third straight Mountain Valley Conference championship appeared distant when the Monmouth Academy girls cross country team opened the season this fall. But the Mustangs came together quickly, integrating five new runners into their top seven. They won all their MVC meets this season, and Saturday at the University of Maine at […]

New England Patriots, Sports

Brady meets another up-and-comer

by MIKE SHALIN Associated Press October 12, 2018October 12, 2018

Patrick Mahomes of the undefeated Chiefs is the latest young challenger to Tom Brady’s status among NFL quarterbacks.

Sports

Friday’s major league notebook: Yankees’ Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery

by Associated Press October 12, 2018October 12, 2018

The star shortstop injured himself making a throw against Boston in the ALDS.

Business, Nation & World, News

Black unemployment is low? Some say: Look again

by ERRIN HAINES WHACK Associated Press October 12, 2018

It’s a trend the president is quick to claim credit for, but the rate – nearly twice the national average – hides the reality of low-quality jobs and far fewer opportunities.