February 2020 – Page 123 – The Portland Press Herald

MLB notebook: Report says Red Sox close to signing catcher Lucroy

by News service report February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Jonathan Lucroy, a two-time All-Star, will be signed to a minor-league dea to add catching depth.

Local & State

Topsham man died in bicycling accident in Pownal on Monday

by Darcie Moore February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Rodney Reed, 57, lost control on a trail at Bradbury Mountain State Park, police say.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Cost estimate rises by $660,000 for planned Portland roundabout

by Randy Billings February 18, 2020February 19, 2020

Portland’s City Council will consider additional funding for construction of the roundabout near the University of Southern Maine campus.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Red Sox stock up on left-handed relievers

by JASON MASTRODONATO Boston Herald February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Three of the new relievers acquired by new chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom this offseason are left-handers coming off poor seasons.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portland council will vote on plan to move public comment back to the end of meetings

by Randy Billings February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

The proposal, which would undo a change made by former Mayor Ethan Strimling to take comments prior to council meetings, would also prohibit people from addressing items pending before a council subcommittee.

Local & State, News

Mourners celebrate life of sisters Ashlin and Emily Baker in Fairfield

by Molly Shelly February 18, 2020February 19, 2020

Emily Baker, 14, and Ashlin Baker, 12, who were recently killed in a car crash, were honored Tuesday morning with songs, slideshows and prayers at a celebration of life at Lawrence High School in Fairfield.