2019 – Page 4524 – The Portland Press Herald

School Notebook: Jan. 9

by The Forecaster January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Brunswick student a star on and off the ice Caroline Santaguida, an eighth-grader from Brunswick, has been chosen as the December STAR Student of the Month at Maine Connections Academy, a virtual public charter school based in South Portland. Santaguida, 13, represents the Skating Club of Boston and is coached by former Olympians and world […]

Portland councilor: Paid-leave requirement needs more work

by David Harry January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

PORTLAND — Although a public hearing was planned Tuesday, Jan. 8, on a proposed ordinance requiring paid time off for employees of city businesses, the chairwoman of the council committee reviewing it said Jan. 2 the bill is not ready for the full council. “We need to get this in a final draft the committee is comfortable with, […]

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New year brings triumph, promise for local teams-Northern edition

by Michael Hoffer January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Greely’s Camille Clement floats for a shot during the defending Class A state champion Rangers’ 57-51 win at Gorham Saturday. Ed. Note: For the complete Greely-Gorham girls’ basketball game story, with photos and a box score, see theforecaster.net) The holidays are behind us and it’s time for the winter sports season to really gear up. […]

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Portland Meetings: Jan. 9-17

by The Forecaster January 8, 2019

Wed. 1/9 11 a.m. Portland Disability Advisory Committee CH Wed. 1/9 12:15 p.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CH Wed. 1/9 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee CH Wed. 1/9 5:30 p.m. Portland’s Integrated Plan 250 Canco Rd. Thur. 1/10 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee CH Mon. 1/14 9 a.m. Legislative Committee CH Mon. 1/14 5:30 p.m. State of the […]

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People & Business: Jan. 9

by The Forecaster January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Cumberland County police chief honored by FBI The FBI National Academy Associates, New England Chapter has recognized Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin J. Joyce, of Standish, for his lifelong achievement of service and commitment in the area of public safety and law enforcement. According to a news release from the nominating committee, Joyce received the Harold Murphy […]

Maine colleges, Sports

Clemson routs Alabama to win national title

by Associated Press January 7, 2019January 8, 2019

The second-ranked Tigers beat the Crimson Tide 44-16 to win their second title in three years.

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SP girls hand Windham first loss, continue surge

by Michael Hoffer January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

BOX SCORE South Portland 58 Windham 29 W- 6 10 8 5- 29 SP- 17 19 14 8- 58 W- Baiguy 4-0-8, Talon 2-1-5, Hoffses 1-2-4, A. Drummond 1-0-3, Flanders 1-1-3, E. Drummond 0-2-2, Hodgkins 1-0-2, Joyce 1-0-2 SP- M. Whitmore 8-5-22, Towle 3-6-12, Aceto 4-0-8, Degifico 2-0-4, Leckie 1-1-3, Boothby-Akilo 1-0-2, Owen 1-0-2, Stawarz 1-0-2, K. […]