2018 – Page 4916 – The Portland Press Herald

Armed resource officer stayed outside Florida school while massacre took place

by LORI ROZSA and Mark Berman The Washington Post February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

The Broward County sheriff says the deputy, who resigned after being suspended, should have gone inside and ‘killed the killer.’

Nation & World, News

The Seychelles pioneer marine protection deal

by ADELLE KALAKOUTI Associated Press February 22, 2018

All fishing and oil exploration will be banned, in return for debt repayment.

Maine

Coast Guard icebreakers to return to Kennebec River next week

by Jessica Lowell February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

The Maine Emergency Management Agency sent out a request for a second round of ice breaking in the Kennebec and Penobscot rivers on Thursday based on expected warmer weather.

Maine

Yurts and tents could sprout on historic House Island, as campground wins key approval

by Megan Gray February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

The proposed campground, called Fortland, won approval from Portland’s Historic Preservation Board.

Business

Regulators to take closer look at complaints of overbilling by CMP

by J. Craig Anderson February 22, 2018February 23, 2018

Following dozens of complaints, the issue has been placed on the Public Utilities Commission’s agenda for Tuesday.

Nation & World, Politics

Special counsel Mueller files new charges against Paul Manafort, partner

by DEVLIN BARRETT and SPENCER S. HSU the Washington Post February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

The new indictment against President Trump’s former campaign chairman and his right-hand man contains 32 counts, including fraud and money laundering.

Cops & Courts

Augusta convenience store robber imprisoned for four years

by Betty Adams February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Anthony Manganella, of Windsor, pleaded guilty to the Thanksgiving Day 2017 holdup at Augusta Kwik Mart, saying he wasn’t in his ‘right mind.’

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

More history for Freeport! Falcons edge Poland to reach elusive regional final

by Michael Hoffer February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Freeport’s players rush the court in joy and relief at the final horn of Thursday’s 40-38 victory over Poland in the Class B South semifinals. The Falcons advanced to the regional final for the first time in any class since 1976 and will battle Lake Region Saturday at 1 p.m., for the right to play […]