9:59 AM

Portland program clears path to college for immigrants Several photos included in this story Video clip included

City schools provide guidance for those unfamiliar with the complex system of SATs, student aid and more.

1:53 PM

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

6:17 AM

Bull Moose bucks trend in age of Internet commerce

The Maine-based chain, which started in Brunswick in 1989, now has 11 stores and is growing in Waterville.

1:00 AM

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

12:04 PM

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which fails to keep up with the rapid changes in the marketplace.

We want your college essay

Did your college essay help get you into the school of your dreams? We’re seeking the best college application essays from graduating high school seniors in our area. If you’re particularly proud of yours, send it to us. We’ll publish our favorites online and in an upcoming issue of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. Send it to: communitynews@pressherald.com with “College Essay” in the subject line.

Top Stories

1:57 PM

L.L. Bean chairman steps down, as another family member steps up

The Freeport-based retailer informed employees today that L.L.'s great-grandson, Shawn Gorman, will be the new chairman.

Neighbors: Man killed in Saco standoff was troubled

They long worried about Charles Scontras’ behavior and weren’t surprised by Saturday’s confrontation.
Man dies in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco

Former Teacher of the Year on list of Portland layoffs

Portland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.

7:48 AM

Gov. LePage silenced in visit to panel

His surprise request to speak is rebuffed in order to keep ‘politics’ out of talks to deal with his MaineCare cutoff warning.

Yarmouth worries over power plant

Officials say the Wyman Station owner has been unresponsive; taxpayers can expect a hike in rates.

Gratitude, sadness at last rites for Portland's St. Patrick Church

At a final Mass, parishioners say goodbye to a place central to their lives over many decades.

11:55 AM

Portland police conducting survey of public perceptions

Survey results will be analyzed by staff in the University of New England’s School of Social Work.

Other Maine News Headlines

Farm bills a mixed bag for Mainers

The bills would cut food stamps for many Mainers, but would give a boost to the state's local farmers.

6:27 AM

Maine teen injured in rollover 'very fortunate to be alive'

A Leeds teen is injured Sunday when her SUV hurtles end-over-end on Route 219 in Wayne.

6:02 AM

2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.

The agents were members of the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team. The accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach on Friday.

10:17 AM

Boat carrying 7 hits island on N.H. lake

There was limited visibility at the time of the collision due to rain and fog.

1:44 PM

Maine House approves enhanced early voting, but hurdles remain

Though it passed overwhelmingly, the vote fell short of the two-thirds majority the measure will need to go to a referendum.

'Laboratory in a can' monitors Maine red tide

The apparatus is designed to help scientists better predict when and where outbreaks might occur.

Life & Culture

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which fails to keep up with the rapid changes in the marketplace ...

Sports from the Press Herald

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

Opinion

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

Nation & World

Official: 2nd person killed by Oklahoma tornado

One of several tornadoes that touched down in parts of the nation's midsection on Sunday leveled a mobile home park in Oklahoma.

Today's poll: Farm bills

Do you support congressional farm bills that would likely cut food-stamp funding for low-income Mainers?

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Spring tasting notes
The Maine Forecast - Yesterday
Some rain this week, but not a washout

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