2018 – Page 2109 – The Portland Press Herald

LePage not waiting to submit bills to improve child protection system after all

by Eric Russell August 8, 2018August 9, 2018

The governor previously called for lawmakers to first consider other bills important to him, but now says addressing the protective services problems can’t wait.

Sports

Maine Open: Campbell claims title on first playoff hole

by LEE HORTON Sun Journal August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

Matt Campbell gets a birdie on the first hole of a playoff to edge Peter French for the championship at the Augusta Country Club.

Maine

Part of Route 77 in South Portland will be closed until Thursday night

by Staff Report August 8, 2018August 9, 2018

A water main break occurs at Sawyer Street and police ask that motorists avoid the area.

Food, Maine

Rather than steaming it, a Portland restaurant returns ‘cotton candy’ lobster to the sea

by Dennis Hoey August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

Scales’ executive chef says, ‘It was just too interesting to cook it.’

Life & Culture, Maine Cannabis Report, News

At George Washington’s Mount Vernon, a luscious crop of cannabis nears harvest time

by Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post August 8, 2018

The landmark home is part of an effort to return industrial hemp to its historical context and promote its use in the modern world.

Life & Culture

Oscars come up with new ‘popular’ category for movies

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

The Academy Awards board approved an additional category for ‘popular’ movies, an earlier airtime in 2020 and a 3-hour ceremony.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump administration to impose sanctions on Russia for nerve agent attack in England

by KAREN DeYOUNG and CAROL MORELLO The Washington Post August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

I Russia does not agree to stop using chemical and biological weapons within 90 days and agree to let U.N. monitors conduct inspections, a punishing round of sanctions kicks in.