2021 – Page 109 – The Portland Press Herald

Boston Celtics, Sports

Richardson sparks Celtics in win over Knicks

by KEN POWTAK Associated Press December 18, 2021

Jason Richardson scores 27 points off the bench and Boston wins a battle of teams ravaged by COVID-19.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ soccer: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team

by Steve Craig December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

Charlie Adams, Falmouth senior forward: An SMAA all-academic choice and a member of the Maine Soccer Coaches Association’s South all-state team, Adams was both a finisher and facilitator, finishing with 15 goals and 11 assists. Steve Fulton, Yarmouth senior midfielder: The 2021 Varsity Maine Player of the Year, Fulton scored 17 goals with four assists […]

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ soccer: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team

by Travis Lazarczyk December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

Emma Badger, Wells senior midfielder: Badger tallied 30 goals and eight assists this season for the Warriors. A versatile player, Badger was able to play several positions in her high school career, depending on the needs of the team. Badger will continue her soccer career next year at Boston College. Maggie Cochran, Cape Elizabeth senior […]

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ soccer Player of the Year: Steve Fulton, Yarmouth

by Steve Craig December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

The senior center midfielder combined skill and soccer savvy with size and strength to be the Clippers’ championship fulcrum.

Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ soccer Player of the Year: Maggie Cochran, Cape Elizabeth

by Travis Lazarczyk December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

A two-time all-America selection, Cochran led the Capers to three state championships in her high school career.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Mercy Hospital ready to complete move to new campus by Jan. 4

by Dennis Hoey December 18, 2021December 18, 2021

The hospital that has served Greater Portland since the 1918 Spanish flu will close its historic State Street campus, moving patients and staff to a new facility on the Fore River.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots comeback falls short against Colts, seven-game winning streak ends

by MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press December 18, 2021December 18, 2021

New England nearly erases a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter but can’t stop Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor in a 27-17 loss.

News

Crews battle four-alarm fire at Dixfield mill

by Mark LaFlamme Sun Journal December 18, 2021

DIXFIELD — Crews from multiple agencies battled a four-alarm fire at Irving Forest Products mill Friday evening. Dixfield Fire Chief Scott Dennett said at the scene that the fire was in the rear of a production building and was contained shortly after 6 p.m., about two hours after it was reported. “The fire is contained […]