Press Herald housing reporter Hannah LaClaire is looking to speak with homeowners about their experiences.
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Posted inMaine, News
‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
The federal law passed in 2021 but is only now being applied. It’s setting back projects at a time when the state desperately needs more housing.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Maine’s must-visit places (plus 1 you can skip), from someone who knows
In-state travel recommendations from the Cape Elizabeth man who’s literally been everywhere.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
He’s been to every town in Maine, mostly for something to say. | Column
Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Cash is king’ (and Venmo is queen) at some Bethel-area businesses
Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Allegations, prayers fly at Augusta school board meeting
Board member James Orr disputed allegations by Superintendent Martha Witham he violated the school board’s ethics policy.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Maine corrections official plans to plead guilty to theft, accepting bribes
Gerald Merrill was accused of operating a kickback scheme for nearly a decade.
Posted inMaine, News
Brief system upgrade in Franklin County will not affect 911 calls
Emergency 911 calls will go directly to Somerset County Regional Communications Center in Skowhegan on Thursday night and come right back to Franklin County dispatchers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inMaine, News
3 fishermen rescued off Maine coast
The sinking Vesta Renee was located by the US Coast Guard more than 20 miles south of Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday.