October 2018 – Page 7 – The Portland Press Herald

South Portland firefighters damage new $1.1M truck

by The Forecaster October 31, 2018

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city said it will conduct an internal investigation to determine how firefighters on Tuesday damaged a new, $1.1 million ladder truck during a training exercise. The city said three firefighters were training in the rear parking lot of the Cash Corner fire station when the truck’s aerial ladder made contact with […]

Maine

Car hits loaded log truck, causing 5-vehicle crash in Norridgewock

by Meg Robbins October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Shaughn Cargill of South China crossed the centerline of Madison Road around 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, police say.

Food, Life & Culture

At MaineVoices Live, 2 chefs talk food, family – and all that noise in the restaurant

by Bob Keyes October 31, 2018January 8, 2019

Chefs Ilma Lopez and Cara Stadler spoke with the Portland Press Herald’s food editor, in front of an audience, about what it’s like owning multiple restaurants in southern Maine.

Boston Red Sox

Three days after Series gem, Price says he’s staying with Red Sox

by Associated Press October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

He makes his choice shortly before the parade in Boston.

Journal Tribune

Expected storm moves Kennebunk football game to Saturday at Waterhouse Field

by FROM STAFF REPORTS October 31, 2018November 9, 2019

KENNEBUNK — The Class B South semifinal football game between No. 1 Kennebunk and No. 4 Greely scheduled for Friday night at Kennebunk High School has been postponed due to expected rain and thunderstorms. The game will now be played on Saturday at 3 p.m. — and it has been moved to Biddeford’s Waterhouse Field. […]

Times Record

New Balance achieves milestone, ships first athletic shoes to military after long battle

by Rachel Ohm October 31, 2018November 12, 2019

NORRIDGEWOCK — The first shipment of athletic shoes made by New Balance for the U.S. Department of Defense was sent this month as part of a new contract that fulfills a federal law requiring the military to outfit new recruits with American-made apparel. About 206,000 pairs of a new model of shoe – the 950v2 […]

Times Record

Lost paperwork could be beginning of end of elected office workers in Dresden

by Sam Shepherd October 31, 2018November 6, 2018

DRESDEN — In response to several reports of problems with elected administrative workers, Dresden’s Selectboard is looking to change those positions to ones that are appointive. Selectwoman Trudy Foss said Tuesday that a letter will be mailed to all Dresden residents informing them of criticisms of the Town Office and urging them to support switching […]