October 2018 – Page 360 – The Portland Press Herald

Cops & Courts

Man arrested following car chase through Portland

by Beth Quimby October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

The pursuit started on 295 in Yarmouth and ended on Fox Street in Portland.

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AWS introduces new ‘Rescue Readers’ youth program

October 7, 2018November 9, 2019

KENNEBUNK – The Animal Welfare Society is introducing a brand-new literary program for elementary school-aged children called Rescue Readers. The Rescue Readers program brings students and animals awaiting adoption at AWS in Kennebunk together for a half hour of literary-based confidence building through reading aloud. While providing enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, it boosts […]

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Diocese of Portland recognizes ‘Deacon of the Year’ from Wells

by FROM STAFF REPORTS October 7, 2018November 9, 2019

WELLS — For his selfless service to the Diocese of Portland, Deacon Darrell Blackwell of Wells has been named the 2018 Deacon of the Year. The award was presented to Blackwell by Bishop Robert P. Deeley and Deacon Peter Bernier, director of the Office of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Portland, during the diocese’s annual […]

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Rachel Lovejoy: The Corolla: the Tale of a Car and a Flower

by RACHEL LOVEJOY October 7, 2018November 9, 2019

Vintage car enthusiasts, particularly Ford aficionados, will most likely know that the first Mustang appeared on the scene in 1964. The analogy between the car and the animal it was named after was, and still is, pretty obvious. The image of the mustang, or wild horse, represents beauty, power and speed, with an element of […]

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Wells Chamber observes National Fallen Firefighters Day

October 7, 2018November 6, 2018

WELLS — The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. Some 103 Fallen Firefighters will be honored during the 37th National Fallen […]

Boston Red Sox, Sports

For a tied playoff series, this sure feels one-sided

by KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer October 7, 2018October 8, 2018

The Red Sox and Yankees head to New York with the Yanks holding all the momentum.

Maine colleges

Williams runs No. 6 Notre Dame past No. 24 Virginia Tech

by HANK KURZ Jr. Associated Press October 7, 2018

A 97-yard TD run in the 3rd quarter broke the game open for the Irish.

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Sanchez, Judge power Yankees past Red Sox 6-2 to even ALDS

by JIMMY GOLEN October 7, 2018November 9, 2019

BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge helped chase David Price early by hitting a home run to a part of Fenway Park where balls rarely travel. Gary Sanchez did him one better. The Yankees catcher, who tested his manager’s confidence with a sub-.200 batting average and poor defense for most of the season, hit two homers, […]