2021 – Page 2838 – The Portland Press Herald

Arts & Entertainment

Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary, dies in Jamaica at age 73

by SHARLENE HENDRICKS Associated Press March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

He was the last surviving founding member of the legendary group The Wailers.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Walker lifts Celtics to third straight victory, 117-112 over Clippers

by Associated Press March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Kemba Walker scores 25 points and Boston beats the Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard.

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Nation & World

A year in, coronavirus rages in vaccine-needy West Bank

by JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Israel has given only 2,000 Moderna doses to the Palestinian Authority – an insignificant amount given the West Bank has recorded more than 1,000 cases the last several days.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Portland schools looking at ways to increase in-person time for elementary students

by Rachel Ohm March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Some changes to the amount of in-person learning time in the district could be made by April break, school officials said Tuesday night.

Forecaster Sports

Sports seasons converge as March arrives- Southern edition

by Michael Hoffer March 2, 2021

Winter in its final weeks, volleyball underway and spring’s right around the corner

Forecaster Sports

NYA girls stay unbeaten with win over St. Dom’s

by Michael Hoffer March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Young, promising Panthers continue superb season with decisive 64-17 victory.

Maine, News, Politics

Bill seeks to ban the use of aerial herbicides in Maine forests

by Scott Thistle March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, a logger and the bill’s sponsor, said aerial application of glyphosate and other herbicides has caused irreversible environmental damage.