2021 – Page 3123 – The Portland Press Herald

Players reject MLB’s pitch to delay spring training, cut back season

by DAVE SHEININ The Washington Post February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Even as coronavirus numbers spike, players will not scale back the season are planning to report to spring training on time.

Health, Nation & World

Oregon’s drug decriminalization law goes into effect

by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Those found in possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamines, LSD and other drugs face a fine or health assessment.

Business

Millennials becoming a force in high-end real estate market

by Jacqueline Davalos The Washington Post February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Tech-savvy and environmentally conscious, their preferences are poised to dramatically reshape the high-end housing market.

Sports

MLB notebook: League names Hill, Ibanez senior vice presidents

by Associated Press February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Michael Hill will oversee umpires and on-field discipline, while Raul Ibanez will be involved in equipment and on-field technology, scouting and amateur baseball initiatives.

Sports

Sports Digest: Serena Williams easily advances in Australian Open tuneup

by Associated Press February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Serena Williams, 39 and a seven-time Australian Open champion, said she is “pushing the limits” just being fit enough to compete at Melbourne Park.

Nation & World

Here are some differences between competing Biden and Republican COVID-19 relief plans

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

The president’s plan calls for an additional $1.9 trillion in federal spending. The 10 Republican senators are calling for about $618 billion in federal spending.

Business

Robinhood raises $3.4 billion from investors amid surge in trading

by ALEX VEIGA Associated Press February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

The platform has been under pressure to keep up with market traffic.

The Forecaster

Free Tax-Aide service forced to cut back this year

February 1, 2021

PORTLAND — AARP Foundation Tax-Aide can offer only three sites in Greater Portland this year for free tax preparation because of the pandemic. The free service for anyone, especially for those 50 and over and those who cannot afford to pay for tax preparation, will begin at the three sites Feb. 13. All sites will […]