Portland Press Herald News Stories

The state agency says seven fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.

There’s something about the limited availability of something that makes it more precious. Spring is full of those moments in the brief bloom of a daffodil or the quickly disappearing vernal pools. We wait for those moments and then enjoy them for as long as we can. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to forage […]

Maine has its own state endangered species law, but environmentalists say a proposed change in federal law could hurt some Maine species the state has worked to protect.

Our city often touts its livability. We need to make sure that promise applies after 6 p.m.

Data released this week by the U.S. CDC showed a 27% decrease in drug deaths nationwide from 2023 to 2024. Fatal overdoses in Maine dropped by 20%.

Many teachers, parents and school leaders in Maine support bell-to-bell school phone bans, but lawmakers this month scaled back on a bill, citing overreach of local control.

Years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that read “If you’re not appalled, you’re not paying attention.” I can’t recall what was even going on in the world then but find myself struggling with the way things are today. If our representatives are appalled by the decisions of this current administration, why aren’t they speaking […]

After attending a screening of “Join or Die” last year, a documentary about the decline of civic engagement across the United States, I felt inspired to get involved in Skowhegan. That led me to join the Skowhegan Heritage Council, a town commission dedicated to preserving our history and strengthening collaboration among local organizations. In many […]

The Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston will also present a night of dance cinema in partnership with The Flatlands Dance Film Festival.

Favorite festivals across the state return for another season.