2023 – Page 175 – The Portland Press Herald

Sports, Varsity Maine

Friday’s boys’ basketball roundup: Scarborough beats Deering with fourth-quarter surge

by Staff report December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

A late 15-2 run propels the Red Storm to a 40-35 season-opening victory.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Local roundup: Brunswick girls basketball rolls past Marshwood in season opener

by The Times Record news report December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Eva Harvey scores 14 points to lead the Dragons.

Maine, Times Record

Hundreds rally outside Bath Iron Works to protest U.S. military aid for Israel

by Luna Soley December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Dozens hold a die-in, lying on cold asphalt, wrapped in sheets splashed with red paint, to block cars trying to leave the shipyard, while others chanted, calling for a cease-fire and for Israel to end its occupation of the Gaza strip.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: South Portland fends off Gorham for season-opening victory

by Drew Bonifant December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

The Red Riots’ defense fuels a confidence-inspiring win over the defending Class AA South champions.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Sports Digest: Growlers score in overtime to beat Maine Mariners, 4-3

by Staff and news service report December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Brock Caufield scores his second goal of the game to give Newfoundland the win.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Maine secretary of state receives 3 challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot

by Rachel Ohm December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

The secretary of state’s office will assess the challenges Monday to see if they meet state requirements, and if so will issue a notice for public hearings.