Portland Press Herald News Stories

We often fail to appreciate their backbreaking work in keeping our food production system moving.

My grandfather immigrated to this country with his surname spelled Jochmann. Donald Trump’s grandfather immigrated to this country with his surname spelled Drumpf. Like so many immigrants, their surnames were changed upon entry or shortly thereafter. Apparently this president finds it easy to forget his family’s past history and the opportunities afforded them upon acceptance. […]

In the regular football season, Filieo coaches for South Portland High School, but was chosen to lead the West team for the coveted Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl game.

Owen Bombardier, an offensive lineman for the East, plays in the Lobster Bowl decades after his father represented Vermont in the Maple Sugar Bowl.

Class B champion Greely is represented by two players.

The Division I-bound Haggett starred on the mound and at the plate during the Tigers' run to the Class A title.

I felt at peace with the world while daydream-ambling up High Street’s sidewalk. It was past midday and the sun was reliably moving westerly. My shadow was my faithful companion, cast on the side of passing cars, then pavement, then again cars. It was hypnotic. I was almost sleepwalking, watching my shadow flicker on the […]

The Legislature and Gov. Janet Mills led the way on the issue.

It cost the city $15 million to settle 3 court cases with a Florida developer, but Mayor Mark Dion believes the land is valuable enough that the city will come out on top.

Five years after protests sparked calls for change, local activists and officials say some efforts have been stalled, while city leaders say progress has been made.