Press Herald

Plastic bag ban, delayed by pandemic, goes into effect July 1

Starting next week, most Maine retailers will no longer be allowed to bag customers' purchases in plastic.

Longtime York County Jail administrator dismissed by sheriff, county commissioners

The decision relates to the lack of mask-wearing in the jail last year before a coronavirus outbreak infected inmates, employees and some of their family members.

Politics

Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage

Local & State

Maine CDC reports 18 COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

Local & State

Land swap paves way for another link in loop trail around the Portland peninsula

The $1.6 million trail project is part of a larger land swap between Portland and the state, which would assume ownership of the International Marine Terminal.

Sports

Sanford native Rachel Schneider earns berth in Olympics in 5,000 meters

Local & State

System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown

Arts & Entertainment

Outdoor concert season is happening. Here’s who’s playing where

Opinion

Another View: Variants make case for mass vaccination

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Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of gains
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 11:09 PM

Judge tosses most claims against Trump and Barr over clearing of Lafayette Square
Business Posted: Yesterday at 9:55 PM

After pandemic pause, Habitat for Humanity to resume indoor home repairs
Schools and Education Posted: Yesterday at 9:52 PM

Committee recommends plan for Portland schools to use additional state funds
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:30 PM

Sports Digest: University of Maine football team adds running back John Gay via transfer
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:21 PM

Land swap paves way for another link in loop trail around the Portland peninsula
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:03 PM

NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research
Business Posted: Yesterday at 8:47 PM

Struggling bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:39 PM

Trump firm sues New York to regain control of Bronx golf course
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 8:36 PM

Angelina Jolie visits Burkina Faso as U.N. Special Envoy
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:35 PM

Sanford native Rachel Schneider earns berth in Olympics in 5,000 meters
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 7:57 PM

Paid in full? Biden, Republicans struggle over infrastructure costs

MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER

Fully vaccinated

767,195

Percent of Maine population

57.07%

Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.

Where can I get vaccinated?

Sports

Supreme Court ruling gives college athletes a win in compensation case
Local & State

Cyclist injured in Portland crash remains in critical condition
Local & State

Pownal man killed when pickup truck crashes into tree
Nation & World

Judge tosses most claims against Trump and Barr over clearing of Lafayette Square
Schools and Education

Committee recommends plan for Portland schools to use additional state funds
Business

Struggling bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
Business

After pandemic pause, Habitat for Humanity to resume indoor home repairs
Times Record

Rep. Jared Golden: Warship cut from Biden’s budget could mean shipyard layoffs
Nation & World

COVID-19 might shrink parts of the brain, scientists say
Business

Massive concrete component arrives for $158 million upgrade at Kittery shipyard
Sports

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Local & State

Pride flag vandalism sparks Skowhegan community to rally in support of LGBTQ
Business

Pigeons restaurant will close this weekend

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Monmouth Fair to be first in state after 2020 lockdown
Schools and Education

Maine Maritime president to retire after next academic year
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Value of Maine’s baby eels ends the season on a high note
Nation & World

Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of gains
Nation & World

U.S. hitting encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
Nation & World

Youngest adults are least likely to be vaccinated, and their interest in shots is declining, CDC finds
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‘Words cannot explain’ Alabama storm crash that killed group from youth home
Nation & World

In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill
Politics

Paid in full? Biden, Republicans struggle over infrastructure costs

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Food

Strawberry season arrived early this year, so get picking quick

Local & State

Mysterious black substance on Wells Beach turns out to be millions of dead bugs

Politics

Ex-Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, now a Mainer, marched on the Capitol on Jan. 6

The former Californian, who's been called 'Putin's favorite congressman,' said he participated to protest the 'stolen election' but urged fellow protesters not to storm the Capitol.

Land swap paves way for another link in loop trail around the Portland peninsula

The $1.6 million trail project is part of a larger land swap between Portland and the state, which would assume ownership of the International Marine Terminal.

Retail workers are quitting at record rates for higher-paying work

Experts say some employees may return to the industry once pandemic-related challenges ease, but others are turning to industries where workers are in high demand.

Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage

Gov. Janet Mills says she'd like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.

Sports Digest: University of Maine football team adds running back John Gay via transfer

Gay has three years of eligibility remaining and will be elgible to play this fall.

South Portland’s baseball championship celebrated by entire community

The Red Riots hadn't won a baseball state championship since 1952. And everyone celebrated when the team returned home Saturday after beating Bangor 3-2.