The debate over the request from Merrill, Hyde, Fortier & Youney for $13,000 underlined disagreement over the best use of TIF funding.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Does this presidency have a tipping point? | Letter
Maine voters cast 378,000 ballots for President Trump in 2024. What’s it costing us? The Iran war, so far, is estimated at $30 billion (Maine’s share would be a few billion), mostly for stuff we blow up. Trump promised to be president of peace, to end the Russia/Ukraine war, and now he wants to bomb a […]
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games
It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief
On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers
The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money
A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026
The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, New England
This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway
‘Freak the Mighty,’ by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month, a test run for Broadway.