December 2021 – Page 212 – The Portland Press Herald

Olympics, Sports

U.S. dignitaries shun Olympics, but what about sponsors?

by JIM LITKE Associated Press December 7, 2021

Commentary: The absence of the U.S. delegation might cause a stir at the start, but it will be pretty much ignored.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told

by Randy Billings December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins notebook: Tuukka Rask practices with Boston for first time this season

by STEVE CONROY Boston Herald December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Many expect goalie Tuukka Rask – currently unsigned and coming back from hip surgery – to rejoin the Bruins after the new year.

Sports

MLS notebook: League updates diversity policy; Carles Gil named MVP

by STEVEN GOFF The Washington Post December 7, 2021

MLS Commissioner Don Garber says clubs will be required to include at least two non-white finalists for coaching and other technical jobs.

Times Record

Police: Woman struck, killed while walking on Route 196 in Topsham

by The Times Record December 7, 2021December 8, 2021

The woman was walking with her six-year-old when she was struck by a vehicle. Police are not releasing the names of those involved.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth officers return to active duty after October fatal shooting

December 7, 2021December 8, 2021

The two officers involved in a fatal shooting in October in Falmouth returned to active duty last month after an internal investigation found they “acted within policy,” according to Falmouth Police Chief John Kilbride. Sgt. Kevin Conger and Officer Peter Theriault are back on the job. Conger is on light duty while he recovers from […]