Portland Press Herald News Stories

With Maine producing more Division I-caliber players, Maine Footy is trying to build its roster with in-state talent.

Maine State Police say the driver was westbound on I-395 when they failed to negotiate a turn and lost control of the vehicle.

In the 1860s, our country was divided over the issue of slavery. Today, everyone is against it. In the early 1900s, women’s voting was controversial. Is any man now willing to explain to his daughters why women should not vote? Today, everyone is for this. No serious person thinks we should have a segregated military, […]

Rail is a win for all and deserves a chance to come back to Maine's capital city.

I object to columnist’s Steve Collins’ ageist assumption that Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 91, would be incapable of leading the country if the top three officials were unable to do so (“An old Senate tradition needs to be put out of its misery,” May 2). A healthy man, Grassley would be infinitely more capable than […]

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said Trump's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar presents a national security threat and would likely require massive investments before it could be used.

Earlier this month, a settlement was reached by the state of Maine with our USDA, via Gov. Mills, Attorney General Frey and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. Reaching a settlement in such lawsuits is an achievement. What if our governor and attorney general followed our state motto via their words after this settlement was reached? According […]

Alone we are vulnerable. Together we have strength.

The new signage follows 3 suicides in less than 2 weeks, which has alarmed local residents and mental health advocates.

Martin, who set a record for most 3-pointers in an hour last summer, made a run at the world record for free throws made in an hour.