Portland Press Herald News Stories

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has denied 25-year-old Damion Butterfield's appeal of his 35-year sentence on murder and other charges.

The question isn't whether we will experience fear but what are we going to do when we find ourselves afraid.

A developer plans to build two three-story apartment buildings — 50 units total — at 1584 Forest Ave., a 1.5-acre piece of property behind Moran’s Market and along Talbot School Road. The project, Belfort Landing, would dramatically affect Belfort Street, a quiet residential cul-de-sac behind the site. To make it work, the developer intends to […]

The 6-3 conservative majority left open the possibility that President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship could remain blocked nationwide.

The Public Works and Fire-EMS departments are offering tours of their outdated buildings to Falmouth residents throughout the summer, hoping voters will pass a bond to fund construction come fall.

Molly Schen's term was supposed to expire in December 2027.

The enthusiastic embrace of the state's new pro men's soccer team is the latest sign that Maine can be more than just an outdoor recreation mecca.

Under present conditions, any strategy designed to drive cars off the peninsula is bound to fail.

With summer Greek festivals in Portland and Saco, southern Mainers can fill the void of Greek cuisine. Everything is delicious, but take it from a Greek: Here are the 5 top dishes to try.

The good work of Gov. Mills and the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation deserves recognition.