Press Herald

At U.N., Gov. Mills vows Maine will be carbon neutral by 2045

The only U.S. elected official to address the climate summit, Janet Mills announced an executive order aimed at making Maine's economy carbon neutral.

Nation & World 4:06 PM

At U.N., Trump focuses on religious freedom, not climate

The climate summit was a centerpiece of this year's U.N. schedule. It was not on Trump's schedule but he stopped by for about 15 minutes to observe.
Nation & World

Teen climate activist tells U.N. leaders ‘we will never forgive you’

Greta Thunberg chastised leaders for praising young activists while failing to take action to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

Some Mainers say opponents of vaccine law misled them in petition effort

Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.

Outdoors

Maine Huts and Trails won’t open for winter without raising $500,000

The nonprofit will need another $500,000 by early next year to restructure in order to be viable in the long term, the board chairman says.

Local & State

Maine child welfare system plans new family therapy initiative

The "functional family therapy" program would hire dozens of new counselors in Maine to help families prevent problems

Arts & Entertainment

Comedians give it up for new club in downtown Portland

Empire Comedy Club will officially open in January above the Empire Chinese Kitchen on Congress Street.

Local & State

‘We’re bleeding! We need help!’

After an almost unimaginable explosion rocked Farmington last week, accounts from those who experienced the carnage firsthand reveal the horror close to home.

Outdoors

History of hunting deaths invites question of reform

Since 1988, three women were fatally shot on their own properties by hunters who didn’t require permission to be there. Does Maine law need to change?

Local & State

Grateful Brunswick mother, son prepare for Dempsey Challenge

The fundraiser will be held Saturday and Sunday and will include running, walking and cycling events, as well as entertainment, food, beer and wine and a children's fun zone at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.

Editorials

Our View: Plenty of hope in fight against climate change

A generation that has seen the effects of global warming is now mobilizing politically.

Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:07 PM

Emmy Awards viewership plunges to 6.9 million people
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:57 PM

One of B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’ guitars sells for $280,000 at auction
Local & State Posted: 3:44 PM

Read Gov. Mills’ speech to the UN General Assembly
Local & State Posted: 3:44 PM

At U.N., Gov. Mills vows Maine will be carbon neutral by 2045
Local & State Posted: 3:03 PM

Portland sets record high temperature
Arts Review Posted: 2:37 PM

Concert review: A new music director’s first concert is always a test
Sponsored Posted: 2:14 PM

How Content Marketing is Today’s Public Relations and How to Use it
Local & State Posted: 2:02 PM

Daughters of fallen Farmington firefighter thank community for support
Nation & World Posted: 1:43 PM

At U.N., Trump focuses on religious freedom, not climate
Nation & World Posted: 1:02 PM

Teen climate activist tells U.N. leaders ‘we will never forgive you’
Nation & World Posted: 12:52 PM

Johnson says he’ll tell Trump: Hands off UK health service
Business Posted: 12:44 PM

Forum: Investors of many stripes eye Biddeford/Saco

Local & State Posted: 12:34 PM

Maine child welfare system plans new family therapy initiative
Nation & World Posted: 12:30 PM

Detained British oil tanker cleared for release, Iran says
News Posted: 12:08 PM

Reports of gunfire and naked man in street lead to 4 arrests
Business Posted: 10:20 AM

Lockheed Martin drops out of design contest for Navy frigate, upping BIW’s chances
Do This Posted: 9:17 AM

Live Music Lineup: Choose from tributes to Beyoncé and Chicago on Friday night
Do This Posted: 7:51 AM

Face the Music: Double meaning behind Jason Spooner Band’s ‘Wide Eyed’
Local & State Posted: 7:14 AM

Standish man arrested after crashing into 3 cars at boat launch
Nation & World Posted: 6:35 AM

‘Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history
Sports Posted: 5:52 AM

Rams stop Mayfield late, Goff throws 2 TD passes in win
Editorials Posted: 4:10 AM

Our View: Plenty of hope in fight against climate change
Community News Posted: 4:00 AM

Births
Arts Review Posted: 4:00 AM

Movie review: ‘Hustlers’ is an instant crime classic
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Thibodeau passionate about Portland
Arts Review Posted: 4:00 AM

Movie review: ‘Goldfinch’ doesn’t live up to the book
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM

Comedians give it up for new club in downtown Portland
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

City not enforcing ordinances
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

MSAD 75 teachers deserve a fair contract
Life & Culture Posted: 4:00 AM

Silenced in the mall, Border Patrol takes its next piece of art to the cemetery
Do This Posted: 4:00 AM

Things to Do: Two chances for serious laughs from Nick Kroll and George Lopez
Posted: 4:00 AM

Fall theater lineup touches on timely topics
Food Posted: 4:00 AM

Bar Guide: For cocktails with your cocktail sauce, Ken’s is the place
Do This Posted: 4:00 AM

Tickets On Sale: Catch Seth Glier in a Saturday night show on the midcoast
Community News Posted: 4:00 AM

Community meals
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Pre-K expansion key to Maine’s future

Local & State

Daughters of fallen Farmington firefighter thank community for support
Local & State

Portland sets record high temperature
News

Reports of gunfire and naked man in street lead to 4 arrests
Politics

Trump suggests he mentioned Biden in call with Ukraine’s president
Local & State

Standish man arrested after crashing into 3 cars at boat launch
Local & State

Burst pipe forces USM’s Portland hub to close for at least 2 weeks
Arts Review

Concert review: A new music director’s first concert is always a test

Local & State

Society Notebook: Honoring Portland’s best people, places and things

The Portland Old Port website takes over the Phoenix's contest for the best of downtown businesses.