Portland Press Herald News Stories

Kayakers braved icy conditions and rising waters at Smalls Falls for the season’s first Maine Whitewater Championship race.

Currie set 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne' in his hometown and its Franco-American community.

It would be better to base the charge on vehicle weight and miles driven.

Opera Maine, the state’s only professional opera company producing fully staged and orchestrated works, launched its 30th anniversary season May 1 with a wickedly witty gala inspired by its upcoming mainstage production, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Every detail of the Ocean Gateway event was delightfully dark, from the blood red swirls […]

In overlooking systemic inequalities, "merit" can drive us apart. Humility and generosity are needed.

A bill before the Legislature would help address harmful interruptions in coverage.

I have noticed a chilling uptick in the number of people refusing to be fully identified in the media, stating “fear of retribution” when asked to comment on actions of the current administration. Similarly, how frequently, following these stories, the (fill in the blank department/individual/administration) “did not respond to requests for comment.” Add to this […]

My husband and I have been residents of Wells since 2009, moving here full time in 2015. We absolutely love this town and have been proud to be part of “The Friendliest Town in Maine.” But we are completely taken aback and upset by the decision made by our police chief to partner with U.S. […]

Let me get this straight — people say they are worried about the environment? OK, then answer me these questions: In cities like Lewiston or Portland — or any city for that matter — is it normal to tear down perfectly good buildings? To scrap structurally sound building materials? Or, to waste unnecessary energy tearing […]

Both starting pitchers throw seven scoreless innings before Henry Blood knocks in the winning run in the eighth.