Portland Press Herald News Stories

Just how low can they go? An article appeared in the April 27 edition of the Sun Journal exposing the lost funding from terminated grants by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“Feds freeze community paramedicine funding across Maine”). It’s becoming more difficult to find a primary doctor, hospitals are closing, and this […]

On June 14, there will be another opportunity for Mainers to demonstrate against the current administration in Washington, and here’s why I think Mainers should participate loudly, wherever they can. For decades now, Americans have accused presidents they didn’t like of being “fascists” and even portrayed them as Hitleresque. I have always taken Hitler comparisons […]

Three bills currently before the Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs — LDs 38, 397 and 1149 — call for voters to present photographic identification to vote. LD 1149 proposes more than that, by severely limiting absentee voting and adding other requirements. Its provisions would create barriers that will block our constitutional right to […]

The celebration by Mayo Street Arts had a dozen vendors of international dishes and almost 500 attendees.

Patrick Fitzgerald scores seven times as the Polar Bears blow out Rivier in a heavy downpour.

Despite being forced inside by inclement weather, the University of Maine at Farmington recognized its class of 2025 with 3 ceremonies.

We need our wealthiest neighbors and we cannot ignore our most vulnerable. Balance is what keeps Maine whole.

On Mother's Day, Portland players show appreciation for the women who have been there every step of the baseball journey.

The Newport native will soon find himself in the NBA, and people in and around the league expect him to make a winning difference right away.

Rep. Jared Golden raises valid concerns regarding mismatched regulations between the United States and Canada.