February 2020 – Page 188 – The Portland Press Herald

Gorham councilor questions School Board’s reporting compliance

by Robert Lowell February 12, 2020February 13, 2020

Superintendent Heather Perry disagrees with Ben Hartwell’s claims that the public isn’t being informed of what goes on at subcommittee meetings.

Times Record

Maine whale protection plan doesn’t go far enough, feds say

by By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Federal regulators say a Maine plan to reduce risk to endangered whales doesn’t goes far enough, and that means fishermen in the state could face more restrictions

American Journal

Amount of Westbrook school deficit called into doubt

by Chance Viles February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

The School Department is still working on solutions to the deficit, but the situation has grown more convoluted.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World

Study shows explosive growth in time people spend streaming TV

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Nearly one-fifth of television viewing in the U.S. comes on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu for people with connected TVs.

Kennebunk Post

Obituaries – William Chigas

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

William Chigas Dr. William “Bill” G. Chigas, DMD, 86, of Kennebunk, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, died peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 10, 2020, at York Hospital following a period of failing health. Bill was born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest of three sons born to Greek immigrant parents Dr. George V. and […]

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick drops out of presidential race

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press February 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Patrick was the last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its diversity.

Indoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine

Indoor track: Gorham girls seeking first state crown

by Glenn Jordan February 12, 2020February 14, 2020

The Rams will be challenged by Bangor and defending champ Cheverus in Class A on Monday; the York boys and Brewer girls try to defend their Class B titles on Saturday.