2023 – Page 16 – The Portland Press Herald

For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes add to the trauma

by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press December 29, 2023

A North Carolina hospital network is referring transgender psychiatric patients to treatment facilities that do not align with their gender identities.

Maine colleges, Sports

Friday’s college roundup: UMaine men’s hockey returns from break, extends winning streak to five

by Staff and news service report December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

The eighth-ranked Black Bears, playing their first game in 20 days, beat 18th-ranked RIT, 5-2.

Nation & World

South Africa launches case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

by MIKE CORDER Associated Press December 29, 2023

It’s asking asking the top U.N. court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Red Sox reach deal with starting pitcher Lucas Giolito

by Ronald Blum Associated Press December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Boston is signing the right-hander to a two-year, $38.5 million contract in their first significant move of the offseason.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Friday’s high school roundup: Windham tops Thornton Academy, stays unbeaten

by Staff report December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Boys’ basketball: The Eagles move to 5-0 with a 52-40 victory.

New England Patriots, Sports

NFL notebook: Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills clears concussion protocol

by News service report December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Mills sustained a concusssion in New England’s win over Denver on Christmas Eve.

Maine

Farmington women remembered as ‘amazing, kind, loving souls’

by Mark LaFlamme December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Allison Joy Cumming and her mother, 76-year-old Jean Robinson, were found dead Wednesday. Maine State Police were investigating, but have not disclosed how the pair died.