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How Susan Collins uses her influence to help the defense industry

by Rachel Estabrook June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

The five-term Republican senator’s opponent, Graham Platner, says he would do it differently.

Community, Health, Maine

Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program

by Hannah Kaufman June 28, 2026June 26, 2026

The medication has been proven to reduce fatal opioid overdoses by more than 60%.

Community, Maine, News

3 men and a boat spotted fishing in Waterville | Photo

by Rich Abrahamson June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on fishermen on the Kennebec River.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Meet the Maine teachers who take on 2nd jobs when school’s out

by Riley Board, Charley DiAdamo, Chloe Liversidge and Linley Grosman June 27, 2026June 29, 2026

The Press Herald talked to 8 educators who spend their summers leading history tours, waiting tables, working Sea Dogs games and lobstering, some for pleasure, others to pay the bills.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

Maine’s roadside farm stands now have their own map

by Leslie Bridgers June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

A Brunswick hobby farmer started soliciting listings for his Farmstands Guide in the spring.

Maine, News

Brewer man dies in Greenville crash

by Drew Johnson June 26, 2026June 27, 2026

Daniel Michaud, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Greenville Police Department said.

Maine, News

Developer sues Sunday River, says resort backed out of Rumford housing project

by Drew Johnson June 26, 2026June 29, 2026

High Tide Capital LLC, a Bangor-based developer, is suing the ski resort, alleging it wrongfully backed out of an agreement for employee housing at 2 downtown properties in Rumford.