The state’s senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.
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Threatening, homophobic letters mailed to residents in Portland and South Portland
Four people on Tuesday reported receiving threatening, homophobic letters that were addressed by hand to their homes, police said.
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Maine to receive $183 million for schools in latest coronavirus relief package
The funding is part of $82 billion in emergency relief funds that have been allocated to support education nationwide.
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COVID-19 vaccine deliveries too low to support expansion, state says
Maine reported 525 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths Wednesday, with another 17,000 doses of vaccine expected next week.
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Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital
Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.
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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.
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Vivienne Prime first baby of 2021 in Waterville area
Vivienne was born at 11:06 p.m. Friday — New Year’s Day — to Carlton and Miranda Prime of Waterville, their third child.
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J.P. Devine: Limericks and laments
In these dark days of the pandemic and political wars, a light limerick and a flicker of hope can light the way forward, J.P. Devine writes.
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The Latest: Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Toy fund tops $260,000 in donations
The outpouring of donations to the Press Herald Toy Fund continues. The year-to-date total topped $260,000 Thursday. That’s double the amount raised last year. There is no time limit on donations, which are accepted year-round and have sustained the charity for seven decades. Donors’ names and messages will continue to be published along with periodic […]