March 2023 – The Portland Press Herald

Plan will return orca to Pacific Northwest home 52 years after capture

by FREIDA FRISARO and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press March 31, 2023

Estimated at over 90 years old, the killer whale believed to be her mother continues to swim free with other members of their pod.

Nation & World, News

Mourners gather for 1st Nashville school shooting funeral

by TRAVIS LOLLER and HOLLY MEYER Associated Press March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Evelyn Dieckhaus’ funeral was the first to be held for the victims of Monday’s mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. She was 1 of 3 children killed.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Tatum powers Celtics to 122-114 win over Utah

by Associated Press March 31, 2023

Jayson Tatum scores 39 as Boston shows no letdown a night after a big win over the Bucks by cruising past Utah, 122-114.

Maine colleges, Sports

NCAA women’s basketball: Iowa ends South Carolina’s reign, advances to final against LSU

by Associated Press March 31, 2023April 1, 2023

Caitlin Clark continues her historic tournament run with 41 points, and Iowa stops South Carolina’s 42-game winning streak with a 77-73 victory.

Maine, Uncategorized

State restricts wood movement as emerald ash borer infestation spreads into central Maine

by Hannah LaClaire March 31, 2023April 1, 2023

The state is expanding an emergency order restricting any materials that may transport the beetle, including ash trees, green ash waste and ash firewood.