Portland Press Herald News Stories

The UNE men's head coach will be inducted into the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame for his coaching success and promoting the game at the Maine public school level.

The 26th annual duck race, and a pasta dinner, assist charitable endeavors.

I've been forced to turn away from an institution I trusted to offer spiritual direction.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Department said another swimmer at Walker Pond was able to reach shore safely Saturday, but Shawn Clapper was pronounced dead at the scene.

Most 85-year-old women might spend their time, say, talking about their grandchildren or having lunch with friends or keeping track of medical appointments. Not Jessica Mahnke and Norma Dreyfus. These two dynamic activists now put their energy to work leading efforts in Sagadahoc County and joining other Indivisible groups around Midcoast Maine to save American […]

The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state's top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.

As we saw in our column two weeks ago, proponents of sustainability appreciate biochar for its contributions to the health of our climate. Although the science is not settled, another apparent environmental benefit is biochar’s value as a soil amendment. Gardeners should, however, do their homework before using it. Biochar is produced from a feedstock […]

The blood-sucking arachnids' activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.

Westbrook Strong 5K The 12th annual Westbrook Strong 5K race is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Riverbank Park. The 5K memorializes Matthew Rairdon, who was murdered at age 22 in 2013. The race benefits scholarships and other charities. Registration is $30. The race fee for Matt’s Mile/Sprint for children younger than […]

Life can get disheartening. We protested for the pro-choice (note: not pro-abortion) movement, yet women throughout the USA continue to lose choice (and the pundits ask why the birthrate is declining. Duh!). The huge and impressive, nationwide “No Kings” rally was quickly followed up with the “Supreme” Court granting even more kingly powers. We protested […]