Portland Press Herald News Stories

Confession: I do not love circus clowns — with the red nose, makeup, etc. Nor do I love mimes. While Dr. Brown, aka Phil Burgers, is a clown and mostly doesn’t speak, he is neither. He is the following: a brilliant, comedic performer, writer, director and master teacher, and yes, a clown of a sort […]

Once again, the outdoor markets will be held in Deering Oaks park.

The internet provider Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Bath, with construction scheduled to begin as soon as April 18 to bring high-speed internet to more than 9,600 homes and businesses. Construction requires installing new fiber optic lines along roads and in public utility areas and may include digging and climbing of utility […]

Prior to implementing a body and cruiser camera system last month, the Scarborough Police Department was the only police department in Cumberland County without one.

Of the roughly 100 oil tanks in the city, 19 tanks off Hill Street have been pinpointed due to their location in a residential neighborhood adjacent to schools, prompting concerns ranging from property values to public health over the past 80 years.

Isabelle St. Cyr wants to use her platform to challenge stereotypes about trans people.

Times are tough. The U.S. is experiencing a constitutional crisis. Global economic markets are erratic. Nonprofits, educational institutions and entire states, including Maine, are being asked to comply with current executive orders or face loss of funding. Seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folx (especially trans and nonbinary people) and so […]

The Portland nonprofits say the partnership will better facilitate the distribution of items to people who are homeless or newly housed.

The driver led at least 8 police vehicles on a pursuit between Portland and Freeport before she was arrested on Commercial Street.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday that Maine's refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls sports violates federal antidiscrimination law, while Gov. Janet Mills said the state is fighting to uphold state and federal laws.