2021 – Page 814 – The Portland Press Herald

Forecaster Sports

Falmouth continues strong season with win at Portland/Deering

by Michael Hoffer October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Navigators get two goals, two assists from Chloe Bush in a 5-0 victory.

Nation & World

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus

by NICK PERRY Associated Press October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

The outbreak grows to over 1,300 cases the country of 5 million, which has reported just 27 virus deaths.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

EU regulator OKs Pfizer vaccine booster for 18 and older

by Associated Press October 4, 2021

The agency also supports giving a third dose of the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine to people with severely weakened immune systems at least 28 days after their second shot.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Eovaldi faces Cole in latest installment of Red Sox-Yankees rivalry

by Jimmy Golen Associated Press October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Boston will host New York in the AL wild-card game, with the winner advancing to face Tampa Bay.

Health, Maine, News

Health care providers in Maine applaud Biden administration’s reversal of abortion ‘gag rule’

by Dennis Hoey October 4, 2021October 5, 2021

Planned Parenthood Northern New England and Maine Family Planning continued to provide abortion information to clients, but said the Trump-era rule denied them millions of dollars in federal funding.

Maine

Portland council approves expanded property tax relief for seniors

by Randy Billings October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

The move follows the city’s first revaluation in 15 years, which led to dramatic tax increases to some homeowners, particularly those on the peninsula.