June 2022 – Page 224 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Jill Biden unveils postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan

by DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press June 6, 2022

She is remembered for her ‘Just Say No’ anti-drug campaign but also indifference toward gays and the AIDS crisis.

Local & State

Police recover body of Fairfield man from Kennebec River in Skowhegan

by Taylor Abbott June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Body of David Kufeldt, 52, found Sunday in river, and the circumstances around his death do not appear to be suspicious, according to police.

Business, Nation & World

Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar energy production

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

The president’s actions aim to increase domestic production of solar panel parts, building installation materials, high-efficiency heat pumps and other components including cells used for clean-energy generated fuels.

The Forecaster

Audubon’s native plant festival set for June 11 in Falmouth

June 6, 2022

The Native Plants Festival and Sale at Gisland Farm in Falmouth on Saturday, June 11, will feature more than 50 species of native wildflowers, shrubs and tree seedlings. The festival also will include special guests, informational tables and self-guided tours of demonstration gardens. The free annual event hosted by Maine Audubon will be held from […]

Health, Local & State

Maine COVID hospitalizations keep dropping

by Staff Report June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

The number of patients statewide with the virus has dropped to the lowest level in more than a month.

Boston Celtics, Sports

NBA Finals: Draymond Green set the tone for Warriors in Game 2 win over Celtics

by Tim Reynolds Associated Press June 6, 2022

Analysis: Golden State vowed to be tougher after losing Game 1, and it helped them even the series as it heads to Boston.

Times Record

Bath High School Alumni Association events back for 2022

by The Times Record June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

The Bath High School Alumni Association is gearing up for the first weekend of in-person events since 2019. Kicking off the weekend of events will be the return of the Blue & White Golf Classic at Bath Golf Club on Friday, June 10. The 131st Annual Alumni Banquet will be held on Friday at 5 […]