Portland Press Herald News Stories

Raising kids takes a community; something many of us don’t have and might assume is hard to find. That's where neighbors come in.

Adults who want to visit the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland must be accompanied by a child or attend a special event, like the Imagination Ball happening next week.

Conservatives might not be the only ones who stand to gain from the agency's downsizing.

'Strange Currencies' is the latest release from the Midcoast singer-songwriter.

See musician Nathalie Joachim perform at Aura in Portland.

I am so proud that Janet Mills is my, and Maine’s, governor. Her courage sets the standard for a public servant whom I can admire. There are not many politicians these days who come up to Mills’ mark. Maine’s Rep. Chellie Pingree and Sen. Angus King are up there. These three good Maine politicians have […]

My feelings match those expressed by Nina McKee in her letter to the editor of April 10 (“Will Mainers’ voices at rallies make a difference?“). I haven’t written to the paper since voters made a tragic choice in November. I find it painful to read, and I gasp at each turn of the page. I […]

The Trump administration would like to end Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, in part because of its support for diversity and inclusion. Are churches next to be targeted for loss of their tax-exempt status? Churches that support Black Lives Matter? That reach out to embrace immigrants, regardless of their legal status? That invite in LGBTQ+ worshippers? […]

Full Speed Ahead will feature 16 films at venues all over Maine, May 6-11, including 'The Darjeeling Limited,' 'Strangers on a Train' and 'Murder on the Orient Express.'

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a vote on the proposal Monday.