Portland Press Herald News Stories

President Trump blundered into the endless conflict between Israel and Iran, without the consent of Congress, sweeping aside one of the very bulwarks of the U.S. Constitution. He has unleashed weapons of mass destruction in a perilous world, creating an aftermath of violent global instability. I implore Congress to take back the powers that rightfully […]

China Rose on Bath Road appears to have been closed since late May.

I confess that this is the time of year when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This week’s recipes reflect that, and all include ways to incorporate tart lemons and limes into a refreshing, easy meal. This includes an icy adult beverage, Asian noodle salad, and a cool, creamy […]

The Seattle-based online megaretailer had previously scouted locations for a potential site in Scarborough, but no such facility ever opened.

Not too long ago, I got a good lesson in hydration and the impacts of high temperatures in a somewhat embarrassing, but educational way. This week’s heat wave reminded me of how easy it is to lose sight of how ill-equipped we humans can be to deal with the heat — particularly when we aren’t […]

With the snow gone, Maine's ski resorts transition to summer fun with hiking, biking, live music and more.

He has no idea what this school has meant to the greater Lewiston-Auburn community.

The magazine, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, traces its famously rigorous process to a 1927 letter from Edna St. Vincent Millay's mother, pointing out several errors in a story about her daughter.

June 26 marks the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in the U.S. We must protect it.

Festivities include live music, food trucks, parades, kids' activities and plenty of fireworks.