Portland Press Herald News Stories

Bath Iron Works has started building its next Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, laying out the keel for the new ship this week.

Former councilors endorse Katie Stansky for Brunswick school board As former chairs of the Brunswick Town Council, we’ve worked with many public servants who set aside grievance politics to focus on one thing: the good of Brunswick. In this school board election, the choice is clear: We’re supporting Katie Stansky. Brunswick values fairness, inclusion and […]

The City Council on Tuesday approved a loan to support Democracy Brewing's $3.7 million project at the former St. Joseph's church.

The governor participated in a roundtable discussion in Kennebunk on Wednesday, where she heard a mix of concern and some glimmers of optimism about the upcoming tourist season.

The Lincoln County Historical Association will kick off its 2025 season on Memorial Day with a range of events that invite the public to experience history in different ways. Highlights include a Memorial Day ceremony, a visit from historical archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, new hands-on experiences at the Old Jail and Community Day offering free admission […]

The City Council will make an official decision next month, but the city's police and fire chiefs say the former Mahoney Middle School property, which is proposed to be transformed into a civic hub, ought to include a new police station.

The proposal is intended to protect health care providers from possible harassment or legal action by states that restrict access.

Carrie Cushman will come to Maine from Connecticut, starting her job in August.

Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.

Pelle Lindbergh was going to be the best in the game, but a new documentary tells the story of how a fateful decision turned his story into a cautionary tale.