Work has started on one piece of a riverfront boardwalk, the first piece of a larger project that has been discussed for decades.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man, accused of Fairfield kidnapping, faces additional charges
Prosecutors requested a police affidavit supporting the arrest of Brandon Phair be sealed.
Posted inNews
C-SPAN, Maine Trust announce election partnership
Under the initiative, the Portland Press Herald and the other Maine Trust publications will use on-the-ground video coverage of top races.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Trump ending war with Iran is nothing to celebrate | Letter
One of the most famous photographs ever taken is of an American sailor passionately kissing a woman in Times Square while celebrating Japan’s surrender ending World War II. Fast forward 81 years and here we are, our most recent war of choice against Iran (seemingly) ended with an entirely different kind of surrender. We may […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Susan Collins is uniquely responsible for the fall of Roe | Opinion
The impact of the senator’s vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court continues to be devastating for American women.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray revels in brilliant start, chaotic finish against Yankees
Gray took a no-hitter into the eighth inning Sunday night against a team he openly dislikes.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Another naming idea for President Trump | Letter
I read, with good humor, Louis Phillips’ recent letter suggesting appropriate institutions to carry our current president’s name in his honor (“Kennedy Center consolation prizes for the president,” June 18). While very much on target, I’m afraid that these places may be on a scale a bit too small for Mr. Trump given his large […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine braces for extreme heat ahead of Fourth of July
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch between Wednesday and Friday for portions of southern, central and western Maine. Heat and humidity could make it feel as hot as 110 degrees.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Gov. Hannah Pingree is all but guaranteed | Steve Collins
The Democrats’ gubernatorial candidate will likely to sail to an easy win in November.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine law prohibit riding a bicycle on the sidewalk? | Fact brief
Municipalities may adopt local restrictions on where cyclists can ride.