Portland Press Herald News Stories

My social media feeds are full of videos and pictures of animals. I find it relaxing to watch the variety of ways that we humans love the animals that share this Earth with us. Last night, I watched a particularly heartwarming video of a man patiently, over the course of hours, gaining the trust of […]

Although Mopang Stream in Washington County is a significant tributary of the Machias River, it’s rarely paddled. Limited road access, obtaining a reliable description and determining an adequate water level make planning a trip complex. Another complication: Since it enters the Machias River some distance from dependable road access, an overnight trip is necessary. This […]

The effort to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the Maine constitution may not be the solution that hunting supporters think it is, Erin Merrill writes.

President Trump's rhetoric about Canada and high tariffs have many proceeding cautiously.

Before denying the South Portland Housing Authority's request for a contract zone on Wednesday, some town councilors criticized residents' tones in their opposition to this project and others in town.

Police say no one was injured when shots were fired Sunday night.

Police tried unsuccessfully to find the suspect Sunday using a K9 unit and a Maine Forest Service helicopter.

Regarding the May 2 headline “Maine seeks delayed enforcement of Real ID as deadline approaches,” I am stunned that we have the audacity to ask for yet more time. The law was first introduced in 2005. Two decades ago! And yet we need more time? Twelve states have compliance rates of 96% or higher, yet […]

A neighborhood group wants to increase public input on projects and operations at Maine's largest airport.

My patients can wait up to six months for a procedure to be done by an ophthalmologist. We need to allow the state's optometrists to fill the void.