2023 – Page 218 – The Portland Press Herald

Jim Leyland elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

by Associated Press December 3, 2023

The former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies and Tigers manager is selected by a committee that voted on managers, executives and umpires.

Maine, News

Kennebunkport hosts 42nd annual Christmas Prelude

by Emily Allen December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

The 12-day festival featuring dozens of events and activities runs through Dec. 10.

Sports

Sports Digest: Maine Celtics pick up road victory over Capital City Go-Go

by Staff and news service report December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

DJ Steward and JD Davison lead the Celtics to a 103-99 win.

Business, Maine

Pollute less, profit more: How Maine industry is rewarded for cutting down emissions and wastewater

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor December 3, 2023August 8, 2024

A state tax exemption benefits industrial companies for cutting down on pollution but also draws millions of dollars away from small-town tax revenue, and never expires.

Feature Obituary, Maine, News

Man killed in home explosion remembered as leader in Maine’s South Sudanese community

by Bonnie Washuk December 3, 2023December 5, 2023

Lado Lodoka, 44, was working on an oil-fired boiler at his home in New Gloucester on Saturday when the explosion occurred.

Nation & World, News, Times Record

Commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, Bath-built warship downs 3 drones

by JON GAMBRELL The Associated Press December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

The U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and the USS Carney shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault.