Portland Press Herald News Stories

On April 6, 1909, America’s foremost explorer reached the pinnacle of his career when he “nailed the Stars and Stripes to the North Pole” on his seventh arctic expedition. Then, Maine’s own Robert E. Peary returned home to a hero’s welcome and was promoted by Congress to the rank of rear admiral. Peary then announced […]

West Paris residents were shocked to find their beloved 130-year-old elementary school, Agnes Gray, boarded up as part of securing it for the coming winter. The school was abruptly closed in February when a building inspection listing numerous life safety and maintenance issues was released. Lisa McCann / Advertiser Democrat WEST PARIS — Local residents […]

The field hockey season begins Thursday with experienced and young players alike looking to lead their squads.

The Republican made 5 trips to the state in 2016 and ended up splitting Maine's electoral votes for the first time. This year's efforts have been much quieter, though that could change.

Indian Island artist Michael Vermette opens his new show, “The Monhegan Paintings,” at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor Thursday, Sept. 5. The show runs through Oct. 5, with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on First Friday, Sept. 6. Vermette’s personal and professional history are as intertwined with Maine as any artist’s can be. Married […]

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as 'chocolate soup packages.'

Harold Lee Lamson Jr., of Lincoln, faces criminal charges for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars from several people's mortuary trusts.

In recent years, she's also played a critical role in helping to eliminate the national rape kit backlog.