2024 – Page 2840 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the U.S. with sub-zero temperatures

by CAROLYN THOMPSON, MATTHEW BROWN and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press January 15, 2024

It’s another day of brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills across much of the United States.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Jayson Tatum provides spark as Celtics extend their dominance over Raptors

by IAN HARRISON Associated Press January 15, 2024

Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each add 22 points as Boston’s winning streak over Toronto stretches to eight games.

Forecaster Sports

Northern: Winter sports season passes midway point

by Michael Hoffer January 15, 2024

Biggest games and events still to come for promising local squads.

Forecaster Sports

Yarmouth’s rally falls a point short against Biddeford

by Michael Hoffer January 15, 2024

Clippers can’t dig out of 12-point hole, drop a heartbreaker, 29-28.

Maine, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden’s office vandalized with message urging cease-fire in Gaza

by Randy Billings January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

In a statement, the Democratic congressman reaffirmed his support for Israel. The incident was reported to Bangor police.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate

by QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SALAR SALIM Associated Press January 15, 2024

Iran says it launched strikes against a ‘spy headquarters and the gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups’ shortly after missiles hit an area near the U.S. consulate in Irbil.

Boys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Monday’s high school boys’ roundup: Falmouth knocks off Lewiston, 1-0

by Staff report January 15, 2024January 16, 2024

Boys’ hockey: Henry Whiting’s power-play goal in the third period helps the Navigators hand the Blue Devils their second loss of the season.

Times Record

Bath Savings names new senior vice president

by The Times Record January 15, 2024January 16, 2024

Bath Savings President Glenn Hutchinson recently announced the appointment of Ryan Wing as senior vice president – chief technology officer. In his new role, Wing will lead the bank’s IT team and oversee information technology systems and networks. “We are pleased to welcome Ryan to lead our team of exceptional IT professionals,” Hutchinson said in […]