Alex McCann

Pittsburgh, Portland

Assistant Web Editor at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

@PressHerald assistant web editor. Pittsburgh boy. @ohiou alumnus. Golf sicko. Streaky poster. Usually kidding. he/him #KTBFFH

Articles

Lewiston schools change Title IX policies to reflect Trump guidelines

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Committee approved changes to the school department’s Title IX policy on first reading at an April 7 meeting to better align with former federal guidelines issued by President Donald Trump in his first term, as the U.S. Department of Education reverts back to the 2020 rules. The legal advice came from the School Department’s law office, Drummond Woodsum, in a Feb. 5 “client alert” letter. With little discussion, board members voted unanimously to approve the changes.
Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash

1 week ago | sunjournal.com | Alex McCann

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Three people arrested on gun, drug charges in Biddeford, US marshals say

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

Three people were arrested in Biddeford on Friday as a result of a U.S. Marshals Service investigation, the federal agency said. Tyler Langille, 20, who was wanted on a warrant that accuses him of possession of a stolen firearm, assault and drug possession, was arrested at a Biddeford residence after an investigation by U.S. marshals and Biddeford police, according to a USMS news release.
Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

A Lewiston man was killed early Sunday morning in Readfield when he drove off the road and struck several trees. Lt. Aaron Turcotte, a Maine State Police troop commander, said Steven Gregoire, 43, likely fell asleep while driving his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee near 212 Chimney Road, causing the car to drift off the shoulder. Turcotte said an initial investigation showed Gregoire was killed instantly. Maine State Police troopers were called to the scene around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
Bruins visit Penguins looking to end the hosts’ home win streak

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

Boston Bruins (32-39-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (33-35-12, in the Metropolitan Division)WHEN: Sunday, 3:30 p.m.WHERE: PPG Paints Arena, PittsburghBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Boston Bruins. Pittsburgh has a 20-14-5 record in home games and a 33-35-12 record overall. The Penguins have a -45 scoring differential, with 236 total goals scored and 281 conceded.
Celtics take on Hornets looking for 4th straight home win

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

Charlotte Hornets (19-62, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (60-21, second in the Eastern Conference)WHEN: Sunday, 1 p.m.WHERE: TD Garden, BostonBOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Celtics play Charlotte. The Celtics are 38-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston scores 116.6 points while outscoring opponents by 9.2 points per game. The Hornets are 10-41 in conference matchups.
U.S.-Canadian dual citizen crosses boundaries to speak out for transgender rights

1 week ago | centralmaine.com | Alex McCann

AUGUSTA — Vivian Myers-Jones crossed from New Brunswick into Maine at the Calais entry point on April 4, holding her breath slightly as the Border Patrol agent checked her passport. A small check on the passport identifies her as female, but she knows many officials in the United States do not see her that way. Myers-Jones drove four hours to join thousands of people protesting President Donald Trump’s administration at the Hands Off rally April 5 at the Maine State House.
Palm weaving keeping tradition alive for Maine Catholics of all ages

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

Barbara Fadden of Portland weaves a basket of palm fronds at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Saturday. Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald Members of Maine’s Catholic community gathered Saturday morning at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to participate in the tradition of palm weaving ahead of Palm Sunday.
Cooper Flagg faces a big decision. Signs suggest he’ll declare for the NBA draft.

1 week ago | centralmaine.com | Alex McCann

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Gulf of Maine scallop fishery closes for first time in 16 years

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Alex McCann

Hauling scallops from federal waters in the Gulf of Maine has been temporarily prohibited because federal regulators have yet to finalize annual catch limits. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the closure Friday afternoon. It is the first time the federal body has shut down the regional fishery midseason since the regulations were put in place 16 years ago. The closure will be in effect through March 31, 2026, or until the final 2025 catch limits are approved.