Portland Press Herald News Stories

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From Menace to Meal: The week will focus on ways to meet the challenge, in part, by eating green crabs.

The breakfast and lunch spot offers global flavors and New York City deli vibes.

Former "American Idol" contestant showcases her evolving voice for her first live performance on the "Wildflowers" tour in the Midcoast area, from her newest album released over the summer.

Can Border Patrol agents search your phone? Can you be detained and questioned? Many Maine travelers are asking how to prepare for international travel amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

Kudos to the Maine Legislature for advancing LD 1928, a bill that would gradually do away with single-use plastic toiletry bottles in most hotels and motels in Maine (“Maine hotels may be forced to stop using those small plastic bottles of shampoo,” Portland Press Herald, June 5). Major hotel chains such as Marriott, Hyatt and […]

Whali Ahamed Henry was charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after he surrendered to police at about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Patten Free Library will kick off Summer Reading 2025 from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 20. Activities will include a bounce house, music, ice cream from Zellie’s and the opportunity to register for Summer Reading and collect a free book. “I want to make this summer about literacy of all kinds, and our theme of ‘Level […]

The Gardens of Lincoln County Tour will return on Saturday, June 21, offering a full day of exploring beautiful private gardens. After a sold-out event last year, the 2025 tour will feature a fresh lineup of gardens in one of the most scenic spots in the county. This self-guided tour will showcase a diverse range […]

Mark Calkins, a recent heart transplant recipient, shares his story.