June 2022 – Page 269 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Hiker dies after fall from Virginia cliff along Appalachian Trail

by Associated Press June 1, 2022

A man from the Netherlands fell off a cliff just north of the summit of McAfee Knob.

Nation & World

Jury sides with Johnny Depp in libel case, awards him $10 million

by DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press June 1, 2022June 2, 2022

Jurors also found that Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard was defamed by one of Depp’s lawyers and awarded her $2 million.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics notebook: Preparing for a change in opponent’s style

by News service report June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Golden State presents a very different challenge than Milwaukee and Miami in the previous two rounds.

Nation & World

John Hinckley to get full freedom 41 years after shooting Reagan

by JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Hinckley has shown no signs of active mental illness since the mid-1980s, a federal judge noted Wednesday, and has exhibited no violent behavior or interest in weapons.

Business, Health, Nation & World

Pressure growing to remove contaminant PFAS from fast food wrappers

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Environmental and health groups are pushing dozens of companies to remove PFAS from their packaging. Maine has a law banning PFAS from being purposely added to food packaging.

American Journal

Taste Walk in Gorham June 5

June 1, 2022

The annual Taste Walk in Gorham is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Participants will sample food at village businesses and vote for their favorites. Taste Walk maps are $5 per walker in advance or $7 on Sunday. The event is sponsored by Young Life Sebago, an independent mission outreach to […]