August 2024 – Page 80 – The Portland Press Herald

Death Notice: Lloyd Michael Spinney

August 21, 2024

Spinney, Lloyd Michael 82, of Biddeford, August 14. Visitation, Hope Memorial Chapel, August 22, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Funeral …

Death Notices

Death Notice: James Rowe Peters

August 21, 2024

Peters, James Rowe 87, of Portland, August 11. Celebration, Oceanview Retirement Community, Falmouth, Sept. 26, 3:30 p.m. …

Jarren Duran eighth-inning homer powers Red Sox past Astros, 6-5

by Associated Press August 20, 2024

Duran finishes 4 for 4 with a homer, double, two singles and three runs scored as Boston beats Houston, which had won 11 of 12 games.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston seeking proposals for city-run shelter, with one week to deadline

by Andrew Rice August 20, 2024August 21, 2024

Due to an upcoming deadline for grant funding, the turnaround for request for proposals is quick — due on Aug. 27.

Maine, News

West Nile virus found in crows in Yarmouth, 2 other communities

by Daniel Kool August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

At least 10 animals have been reported with the disease in Maine so far this year – more than twice as many as reported last year.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Obamas close DNC’s second night with Harris endorsement, pointed warnings about Trump

by STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press August 20, 2024August 21, 2024

The vice president is drawing on stars like the Obamas and other celebrities, officials from the far left to the middle, and even some Republicans to boost her campaign.

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs held to one hit in 1-0 loss to Patriots

by Staff report August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Somerset scores in the top of the ninth inning to win the first game of the series at Hadlock Field.

Maine, Schools and Education

Portland school board OKs applications for major construction projects

by Daniel Kool August 20, 2024August 21, 2024

Though details of the plan have not been finalized, the district has looked at bringing students from Casco Bay, Deering and Portland high schools together on a new, unified campus.