Press Herald

List of Jesuits accused of sexual abuse includes 7 former Cheverus teachers

The regional governing body of the Catholic order released the names of 50 priests who were credibly accused of sexual abuse in the Northeast since the 1950s.

Videos: Spinning in the Presumpscot, this alien-looking ice disk has Westbrook all abuzz

The circular sheet appears to be rotating and growing, drawing comparisons to a crop circle, a Lazy Susan and a duck-go-round.

Local & State

House speaker proposing paid family and medical leave for Maine workers

Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would fund the leave program with a 0.5 percent surtax on employee earnings, with employees getting up to 12 weeks of leave for the birth of a child.

Local & State

Mills signs off on senior housing bonds that were waylaid by LePage for 3 years

The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors

Politics

Jared Golden assigned to House Armed Services Committee

The combat veteran would have some sway over contracts for Bath Iron Works.

Schools and Education

From USM to University of Maine at Portland? Signs point to ‘yes’

Campus leaders back the change in name, which needs approval from the UMaine System trustees and, finally, the Legislature.

Local & State

Strimling pushes progressive agenda for Portland in State of the City address

In what may be a preview of a re-election campaign, the mayor calls for action on education, housing, transportation, workers' benefits, the environment and more.

Varsity Maine

Maine high schools consider 2 divisions for 8-man football next fall

The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.

Maine Voices

Maine Voices: Get to ‘yes’ for Maine’s future, despite disagreements

How we deal with differences is just as important as what they are.

News Posted: 7:14 PM

Former Maine woman sentenced for heroin trafficking
Sports Posted: 7:10 PM

Edelman staying on target during Patriots’ playoff run
News Posted: 7:01 PM

Number of family-style child care providers on the decline in Maine
Local & State Posted: 6:42 PM

Crash closes Route 1 in both directions in Biddeford
Boston Celtics Posted: 6:33 PM

Brown: Celts need to stop blame game
Nation & World Posted: 6:22 PM

Chicago mob icon Tony Spilotro’s Vegas home for sale

Arts & Entertainment Posted: 6:11 PM

Cranberries song honors Dolores O’Riordan
Local & State Posted: 5:58 PM

Task force recommends $75 million for Maine land conservation, state parks
Sports Posted: 5:40 PM

NFL playoffs: Can Andy Reid manage a win over the Patriots?
Business Posted: 5:12 PM

Possible sale of Pine Point fishermen’s co-op prompts development concerns
Food Posted: 4:59 PM

Mainely Wraps closes 2 locations
Local & State Posted: 4:27 PM

House speaker proposing paid family and medical leave for Maine workers
Food Posted: 3:56 PM

Coffee By Design closing its Washington Avenue coffeehouse
Nation & World Posted: 3:00 PM

Judge won’t force government to pay federal employees working during shutdown
Local & State Posted: 2:54 PM

Mills signs off on senior housing bonds that were waylaid by LePage for 3 years
Business Posted: 2:40 PM

Camden considers limiting fast-food chains downtown
Varsity Maine Posted: 2:38 PM

Maine high schools consider 2 divisions for 8-man football next fall
Nation & World Posted: 2:31 PM

British Parliament rejects deal, plunging Brexit process into chaos
Life & Culture Posted: 1:02 PM

Rockland arts foundation gives $50,000 in grants to Maine artists
Cops & Courts Posted: 12:43 PM

Massachusetts man in court on charges of causing Camden woman’s lake death
Food Posted: 11:57 AM

Allen’s Coffee Brandy overtaken by Fireball in Maine sales
Local & State Posted: 11:56 AM

Westbrook Community Center fire forces city to relocate some operations
Nation & World Posted: 11:54 AM

AG nominee says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump or anyone else
Nation & World Posted: 11:00 AM

Netflix raising prices for 58 million subscribers
Local & State Posted: 10:51 AM

Hallowell woman, SUV fall 10 feet after breaking through garage wall
Nation & World Posted: 10:35 AM

Judge bars citizenship question from 2020 census
Local & State Posted: 9:27 AM

List of Jesuits accused of sexual abuse includes 7 former Cheverus teachers
Politics Posted: 8:39 AM

Jared Golden assigned to House Armed Services Committee
Nation & World Posted: 8:07 AM

Broadway legend Carol Channing dies at age 97
Local & State Posted: 7:16 AM

Man charged with murder in shooting death of girlfriend in Penobscot County
Politics Posted: 4:00 AM

Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Republicans failing to take initiative on solution to wall debate
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Time for Congress to drop political selfishness and serve country
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Today’s leaders in need of some ancient wisdom on immigrants, wall
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Listen to Gen. Patton on the wisdom of ‘fixed fortifications’ with walls
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: South Portland council should keep two public comment periods at meetings

Schools and Education

Maine lawmaker proposes banning ‘obscene’ material from public schools
Local & State

Man charged with murder in shooting death of girlfriend in Penobscot County
Local & State

Crash closes Route 1 in both directions in Biddeford
Food

Allen’s Coffee Brandy overtaken by Fireball in Maine sales
Local & State

Westbrook Community Center fire forces city to relocate some operations
Nation & World

AG nominee says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump or anyone else
Nation & World

Netflix raising prices for 58 million subscribers
Cops & Courts

Massachusetts man in court on charges of causing Camden woman’s lake death
Local & State

Hallowell woman, SUV fall 10 feet after breaking through garage wall

Life & Culture

Celebrate all things winter at these Maine events

Here are come can't-miss winter events for 2019.

MAINE'S FOOD SCENE

Food

Coffee By Design closing its Washington Avenue coffeehouse
Food

Mainely Wraps closes 2 locations
Business

Camden considers limiting fast-food chains downtown

Nation & World

British Parliament rejects deal, plunging Brexit process into chaos
Business

Possible sale of Pine Point fishermen’s co-op prompts development concerns
Nation & World

Judge won’t force government to pay federal employees working during shutdown
Nation & World

Experts say recent discovery of tunnels highlights futility of building wall
Local & State

Baby dies from injuries suffered when truck hit her mother’s SUV in Waterboro
Life & Culture

Rockland arts foundation gives $50,000 in grants to Maine artists
Nation & World

Judge bars citizenship question from 2020 census
Local & State

Working-waterfront advocates end petition drive to limit use of Portland piers
Cops & Courts

Saco man indicted on gross sexual assault charges

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