June 2022 – Page 143 – The Portland Press Herald

Portland voters approve $133.1 million school budget

by Lana Cohen June 14, 2022June 15, 2022

The budget includes funding to support Portland Adult Education, school libraries and to expand the district’s pre-K program.

Devers hits three-run homer as Red Sox return home with 6-1 win over Athletics

by Associated Press June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

Nick Pivetta pitches eight strong innings as Boston opens a nine-game homestand.

Business, Nation & World, News

So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring

by RICHARD JACOBSEN Associated Press June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

After the hearings, the House committee says its investigation will continue. And panel members will ultimately have to make a decision about whether they have found criminal activity.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Maine State Police announce organizational changes

by Dennis Hoey June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

The most significant change will be creating a midnight or overnight shift for troopers in most parts of Maine rather than relying on on-call personnel.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Softball: Bunt double lifts Biddeford to win over Windham in Class A South final

by Steve Craig June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

The Tigers edge Windham, 2-0, and will face Messolonskee in Saturday’s state championship game.

Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Southern Baptists vote on sex abuse proposals, debate female pastor

by Michelle Boorstein and Sarah Pulliam Bailey The Washington Post June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

Members of the Southern Baptist Convention passed a recommendation to create a database to track sex abusers and a formal group to handle sex abuse accusations going forward.

Election 2022, Local & State

Republican voters give Bruce Poliquin another shot at U.S. House

by Steve Collins June 14, 2022September 16, 2022

Despite making a stronger challenge to Poliquin than anticipated, Liz Caruso said late Tuesday she had phoned Poliquin to concede — and promised to get behind him.