Press Herald

Pleading guilty, Michael Cohen says he worked with Trump to pay hush money to 2 women before election

The president's longtime ‘fixer,’ who arranged a payment to Stormy Daniels a month before the 2016 election, admits to eight crimes including two campaign finance violations.

Sen. Collins says abortion rights discussed ‘at great length’ in meeting with court nominee

The Maine Republican says she remains undecided on whether she would vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, who she says agreed that the Roe v. Wade decision is 'settled law.'

Schools and Education

Families’ lawsuit challenges Maine law against public funding for religious schools

The federal lawsuit seeks to overturn the decades-old law barring tuition reimbursements for sectarian schools.

Local & State

Woman’s attempt to help injured animal comes back to bite her, as raccoon proves to be rabid

A game warden also was bitten, while trying to remove the animal from the home of the Kennebunkport woman, who could be charged with a crime.

Local & State

South Portland’s short-term rental rules on track for vote in November

A majority of city councilors says the boomerang issue of controversial Airbnb-style rentals should go to the voters.

Politics

LePage calls state senator ‘repugnant,’ storms out of meeting after report says he didn’t drive timber decision

There were allegations Maine's governor was involved in a decision to divert wood from two mills whose owners criticized him.

Business

James Knott, 88, remembered as inventor of trap that transformed lobstering

He developed marine-grade coated wire mesh that lasted far longer than the wood in traditional traps, then founded a company to manufacture the product and became an ardent supporter of the lobster industry.

Cops & Courts

Former co-owner of Zapoteca pleads guilty, pays restitution for bad checks

Thomas Bard pays more than $10,500 in restitution as well as a $1,000 fine, and serves 48 hours in jail, for the misdemeanor conviction.

Editorials

Our View: Juror no-shows threaten key part of justice system

Putting pressure on scofflaws is part of the solution, but so is increasing pay rates for jurors.

Sports Posted: 10:57 PM

Tuesday’s major league roundup: Swanson powers Braves past Pirates
Boston Red Sox Posted: 10:50 PM

Indians send Red Sox to third straight loss, 6-3
Portland Sea Dogs Posted: 10:16 PM

Sea Dogs take advantage of two errors to edge Fisher Cats 3-2 in ninth inning
Boston Bruins Posted: 10:09 PM

Bruins notebook: Rask looks forward to competition in net
Local & State Posted: 9:59 PM

South Portland’s short-term rental rules on track for vote in November
Sports Posted: 9:54 PM

Tuesday’s Sports Digest: Serena gets a boost in U.S. Open seeding

Sports Posted: 9:41 PM

Little League players, coaches frustrated by bats
Boston Celtics Posted: 9:36 PM

Celtics notebook: Paul Pierce opens up about depression he faced following 2000 stabbing incident
News Posted: 9:33 PM

Dementia research shows taking care of your heart helps your brain
New England Patriots Posted: 9:29 PM

Patriots notebook: Marquis Flowers looks to grow his role on defense
Sports Posted: 9:14 PM

Tuesday’s NFL notebook: Former Giants star Victor Cruz retires
College Posted: 9:06 PM

Language in Meyer’s contract could determine his future at Ohio State
Varsity Maine Posted: 8:56 PM

Eight-man football could be a viable option for several schools
Local & State Posted: 8:48 PM

Carol Palesky, outspoken anti-tax crusader, ex-convict, dies at 78
Nation & World Posted: 8:39 PM

Warren proposes crackdown on lobbying
Cops & Courts Posted: 8:30 PM

Aroostook County man pleads guilty to firearms charges
Nation & World Posted: 8:21 PM

Bear killed after eating goat, entering school grounds
Business Posted: 8:03 PM

Herbalife events promising riches misled product distributors, lawsuit says
Schools and Education Posted: 7:35 PM

Families’ lawsuit challenges Maine law against public funding for religious schools
Nation & World Posted: 7:25 PM

Trump criticizes Fed chief over rising interest rates
Life & Culture Posted: 7:02 PM

By 2020, more than half of the world’s population will be ‘middle class’
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 6:02 PM

‘Star Wars’ actor Adam Driver says he grew up in Klan territory
News Posted: 5:56 PM

Death of Presque Isle man no longer considered suspicious
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 5:45 PM

Madonna says her remarks on Aretha Franklin weren’t intended as a tribute
News Posted: 5:44 PM

Limington man charged with domestic violence
News Posted: 5:22 PM

Maine woman, 32, dies in crash on Massachusetts highway
Food Posted: 5:12 PM

Grace restaurant building goes up for sale
Cops & Courts Posted: 5:08 PM

Brunswick police take three goats from home where they seized 44 dogs
Sports Posted: 4:07 PM

Tuesday’s major league notebook: Braves drop Portland native Ryan Flaherty from 40-man roster
Local & State Posted: 3:57 PM

Brunswick considers property tax and rent relief for some senior citizens
Local & State Posted: 3:43 PM

York County Sheriff’s deputy shoots Waterboro dog that bit him
Local & State Posted: 2:42 PM

Mashed potatoes: Tractor-trailer hauling spuds overturns on I-95 in Etna
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 2:22 PM

Maine Jewish Museum hires executive director with White House experience
Business Posted: 2:17 PM

Marshall joins Maine Farmland Trust as Wang Food and Farming Fellow
Nation & World Posted: 1:54 PM

Pleading guilty, Michael Cohen says he worked with Trump to pay hush money to 2 women before election
Politics Posted: 1:26 PM

FCC chairman to attend Portland fundraising event for Maine Heritage Policy Center

Local & State

Carol Palesky, outspoken anti-tax crusader, ex-convict, dies at 78
Cops & Courts

Man killed in New Hampshire police shootout had fled Maine traffic stop in June
Food

Grace restaurant building goes up for sale
Local & State

Massachusetts man killed in crash on Maine Turnpike in Wells
Local & State

Mashed potatoes: Tractor-trailer hauling spuds overturns on I-95 in Etna
Nation & World

Missing Iowa student was killed by Mexican man in U.S. illegally, authorities say
New England

Panic turns to tragedy as swimmers get caught in riptides in New Hampshire
Nation & World

Former Nazi guard living in Queens deported to Germany
Politics

FCC chairman to attend Portland fundraising event for Maine Heritage Policy Center
Arts & Entertainment

Maine Jewish Museum hires executive director with White House experience
Business

Animal crackers break out of their cages
Cops & Courts

To find out how so many Mainers miss jury duty, a judge let some count the ways
Local & State

York County Sheriff’s deputy shoots Waterboro dog that bit him

Outdoors

Baxter State Park’s new director keeps focus on ‘wild’

As pressure for modern conveniences intensifies at the popular Maine park, Eben Sypitkowski's determined to 'be resilient to the changes I see coming.'