2021 – Page 190 – The Portland Press Herald

Business, Uncategorized

Income is up, but poll shows Americans focus on inflation

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press Writers December 9, 2021

A new AP-NORC poll finds that far more people are noticing the higher prices than the pay gains.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Bill Russell memorabilia auction bringing out some heavy bidders

by JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Celtics’ legend Bill Russell, a civil rights icon, won two NCAA titles with San Francisco, the 1956 Olympic gold medal and 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Scarborough Public Library to offer Holiday Recycling “Do’s & Don’ts on Dec. 16

December 9, 2021December 11, 2021

Scarborough residents have a chance to learn more about the town’s recycling services, especially during the holiday season when recycling and trash barrels can be overflowing. The Scarborough Public Library is offering Holiday Recycling “Do’s & Don’ts,” a program set to be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. This session has been […]

Arts & Entertainment

Jussie Smollett convicted of staging attack, lying to police

by DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETT Associated Press December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

A jury in Chicago convicted the former ‘Empire’ actor on five of six charges he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself and lied to Chicago police about it.

Nation & World

Footprints show some two-legged dinosaurs were agile

by EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press December 9, 2021

Tracks studied in Spain join the ranks of other speedy sets found in Utah and Texas, one of which shows dinosaurs running at speeds over 30 mph.

Sports

NBA roundup: Jazz trounce 76ers for sixth straight win

by Associated Press December 9, 2021December 10, 2021

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert lead Utah to a 118-96 victory.

Sports

NHL roundup: Fleury gets 500th win as Blackhawks shut out Canadiens

by Associated Press December 9, 2021December 10, 2021

Marc-Andre Fleury joins Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy as the only goalies to reach the milestone.

Maine, News, Politics

Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison

by Randy Billings December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state’s only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.