March 2020 – Page 234 – The Portland Press Herald

Local & State, Nation & World, Sports

Man charged in death of former UMaine football player

by Associated Press March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Zaire Williams, who played 1 season for Maine, was shot and killed in Philadelphia this month.

Business, Nation & World

Q&A: What’s causing the oil market meltdown?

by DAVID McHUGH Associated Press March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Oil prices are plunging after Saudi Arabia started a price war with Russia.

The Forecaster

Healthy aging workshop offered in Yarmouth

March 9, 2020

YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is offering a healthy aging workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21 at the First Parish Church, 116 Main St. The session will feature Dr. Peggy Cyr, who will discuss how to more effectively partner with a medical provider for better health outcomes, and registered dietitian Kris Lindsey, […]

The Forecaster

Nomination papers available in Falmouth

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk’s Office for the June municipal election. To get on the ballot, candidates must get the signatures of at least 25 registered voters no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 13. There are two seats available on the Town Council; Vice Chairman Ted Asherman and […]

The Forecaster

State legislators hold office hours in Falmouth

March 9, 2020

FALMOUTH — State Sen. Cathy Breen and state Reps. Ed Crockett, and Teresa Pierce will hold constituent office hours 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road. Stop by to get updates from the State House, ask questions and share any local concerns.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Harry, Meghan make their last appearance as royals

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

They join Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain’s royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Max von Sydow, star of Bergman films, ‘The Exorcist,’ dies at 90

by Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The veteran actor’s rich repertory included Jesus Christ, clergymen, pontiffs, knights, conquerors, attorneys, sinister doctors, stateside villains and the devil incarnate.