2024 – Page 2879 – The Portland Press Herald

NFL notebook: Pete Carroll out after 14 seasons as coach of Seahawks

by News service report January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

The 72-year old coach, who won Super Bowl 48 but lost to the Patriots the next year, is moving into an advisory role with the team.

South Portland firefighter switches gears to drive Gorham school bus

by Drew Johnson January 10, 2024January 11, 2024

Phil Rumery of Gorham has a new gig after 25 years with the South Portland Fire Department.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Police: Richmond man accused of setting mom’s house on fire attempted to flee to Kansas days before

by Jessica Lowell January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Robert Jolly, who was arrested last week for arson and other charges, was apprehended in upstate New York for psychiatric treatment in the leadup to the blaze.

Maine, News

In photos: Aftermath of the storm

by Gregory Rec, Derek Davis, Ben McCanna and Brianna Soukup January 10, 2024January 11, 2024

A winter storm that started Tuesday night and ended late Wednesday morning carried heavy rains and high winds, resulting in widespread flooding and power outages across the state.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Who might the Red Sox have in the pipeline to trade for a starting pitcher?

by CHRISTOPHER SMITH MassLive.com January 10, 2024

Analysis: As the Red Sox and Craig Breslow look to upgrade the roster, here’s a peek at prospect talent and depth by position.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Former N.J. governor Chris Christie ends his 2024 presidential bid

by STEVE PEOPLES, JILL COLVIN and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press January 10, 2024January 11, 2024

Christie had run as the race’s fiercest critic of the former president-turned-Republican front-runner.

Times Record

Bath Planning Board recommends stopping golf club’s plan for housing development

by Jason Claffey January 10, 2024

The Bath Golf Club, built in 1932, wants to build housing to return the operation to profitability.

New England Patriots, Sports

If Bill Belichick and the Patriots split, any smart NFL owner should want him

by SALLY JENKINS The Washington Post January 10, 2024

Commentary: New England Coach Bill Belichick has prevailed over the NFL’s peculiar instabilities better than any in modern league history, and he might soon be a free agent.