Portland Press Herald News Stories

Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has an opportunity for anyone interested in history and who enjoys meeting people from all over the world. The group is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol dates […]

I’ve spent much of my adult life failing to understand how the parliamentary systems work, but as I watch the dismantling of our country’s constitutional republic, I’m prepared to embrace such concepts as no-confidence votes, a prime minister and snap elections. In fact, I would heartily welcome New England’s admission as the 11th province of […]

Meet Lowi and Toon Toon, Midcoast Humane’s pets of the week! Lowi is a black male cat and weighs 10 pounds, and Toon Toon is a black-and-orange calico, 13 pounds. They are both 6 1/2 years old. A bonded pair of lovely cats, Lowi and Toon Toon are a friendly, social due. They greet all […]

The Maine Democrat bureaucracy is a far left wing, socialist, woke, progressive body that does everything it can to make Maine residents dependent on government in order to control them. Take for example the welfare capital of Maine, which is Lewiston. Maine residents voted for Trump’s agenda. According to a January survey, 80% of the country […]

As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]

After a few delays, the restaurant is now open on weekends during spring and plans to expand hours once summer arrives.

Chef-owner Jordan Benissan expects to partially open by late April.

Artist David Peloquin will host a talk and open discussion at River Arts in Damariscotta at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30. “Musings on the Creative Spectacle” is free to attend. Peloquin, of Windsor, will explore three major themes: the nature of art, the process of making art and the role of the viewer. Artists, writers, […]

Over nearly 600 pages, Amy Reading argues that White deserves credit for the magazine's high quality, and for making life easier to manage for her husband E.B. White.

The department charges that Mallinckrodt has done an insufficient job removing mercury from its former plant and has attempted to dodge its legal responsibilities.