Portland Press Herald News Stories

County commissioners vote to take over the York County Shelter Programs' food pantry, but say they don't have the resources to operate the nonprofit's shelter, which is housing 65 people and is slated to close Friday.

Parkinson’s support groups welcome patients and caregivers In reference to The Times Record article published on April 18, 2025, “Brunswick YMCA highlights Parkinson’s programming.” I want to reiterate how wonderful the Parkinson’s classes are at the Brunswick Landing YMCA. My husband has Parkinson’s and has been attending these classes whenever he can over the past […]

Bath Iron Works leadership goes over the plans for the improved parking for the Washington Street corridor project and answers Bath residents' concerns during a presentation at the Maine Maritime Museum.

The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission established in the wake of devastating storms in the winter of 2023-24 releases its final report on how the state can prepare for powerful storms spawned in a warmer, wetter world.

Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.

A judge denied an evangelical church's latest request to stop the sale of the Belfast building by the University of Maine System, which the church quickly appealed.

Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.

Open houses on May 12 and 21 are geared toward getting residents up to speed on the project and gaining feedback before it is finalized.

Two candidates will face off for an at-large position on the board on June 10.

Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today's trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no.