Portland Press Herald News Stories

NOAA reinstates the full $4.5 million it yanked from the program that supports coastal communities and marine industries shortly after President Trump threatened to cut all funding for Maine.

The free mini hut workshops offered at the Chocolate Church Art Center served as a tool for potential healing past traumas.

York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter.

The festival's two days of shows will end with Lord Huron on Aug. 2 and Jack White on Aug. 3

Rural hospitals and health practices are at risk. But private equity might still be coming for them. With major reforms in health care payment, this would not be a problem. I once served on the board of a Maine small hospital and at a random board meeting the treasurer reported that we would not be […]

The April 24 Press Herald article regarding the use of traffic cameras at construction sites to slow traffic had some appalling comments regarding personal privacy. Our country has gone nuts and common sense has been lost by many. It’s fairly obvious that everyone speeds higher than the posted rate through construction zones. Anyone who tries […]

Expanding transportation options would open opportunities for families and the economy.

Are our newest citizens embracing a dream that no longer exists?

Over 70 years ago, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith bravely chastised Sen. Joseph McCarthy for his rabid anti-Communist crusade that destroyed countless innocent lives, with no evidence beyond accusations and innuendo. We remember and honor her courage and spine of steel, for which she paid dearly in the Senate. Now, as President Donald Trump and Elon […]

Hospitals and small organizations should have equal levels of oversight and scrutiny.