Press Herald

CMP ranks as lowest-rated U.S. utility in business customer survey

The survey by J.D. Power sought opinions from 21,000 business customers nationwide.

Impeachment hearings begin with revelation of another phone call implicating Trump

William Taylor Jr., the acting ambassador to Ukraine, testifies about a previously undisclosed call in which the president asked about 'the investigations' he had sought into political rivals.

Nation & World

Second U.S. official heard Trump’s call with Sondland, says AP source

The ambassador to the European Union spoke on a cellphone while in a restaurant in Kiev, Ukraine, and the president's voice could be overheard.

Politics

New tax on internet sales pushes Maine’s budget deeper into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.

Nation & World

Scientists meeting in Portland say right whales on path to extinction

At an international meeting, scientists urge immediate action to protect the endangered species.

Business

Electricity will get cheaper for most Mainers, but CMP rate hike could cut into savings

Default rates for home and small-business customers will fall 19 percent, from 9 cents per kilowatt hour to 7.3 cents.

Local & State

Portland police will honor school board’s request to put body camera use on hold

The decision comes a day after the board voted to ask that camera use by school resource officers be delayed until rules are finalized.

Cops & Courts

Murder trial opens for Windham man who shot and killed his wife

Noah Gaston, charged with murders, says he thought his wife, Alicia, was an intruder in their home when he shot her.

Maine Voices

Two-pronged strategy needed for Democrats to retake U.S. Senate

In blue states, try an appeal to the greater good; in red ones, encourage long-shot White House hopefuls to aim for the Senate.

Nation & World Posted: 7:43 PM

Teenage school shooter gets life in prison for killing first-grader
Nation & World Posted: 7:25 PM

California school shooting suspect described as quiet, smart
Maine Red Claws Posted: 7:18 PM

There’s more to Red Claws than Tacko
Business Posted: 7:12 PM

Complete coverage of the Press Herald’s investigation of CMP billing problems
Varsity Maine Posted: 7:06 PM

York captain: ‘If Leavitt takes us lightly, we’re going to surprise them’
Nation & World Posted: 6:48 PM

Senate confirms controversial White House lawyer as appeals court judge
College Posted: 6:44 PM

Black Bears look to keep momentum going
Posted: 6:34 PM

An L.A. sweep: Angels’ Trout, Dodgers’ Bellinger win MVP Awards
Business Posted: 5:25 PM

Consumer Reports finds vehicle redesigns come with glitches
Nation & World Posted: 5:22 PM

Trump asks Supreme Court to block subpoena for his taxes
Politics Posted: 5:20 PM

New tax on internet sales pushes Maine’s budget deeper into the black
Business Posted: 5:09 PM

New Media, Gannett shareholders approve media merger deal

Business Posted: 4:30 PM

Portland makes Fodor’s list of top 52 travel destinations worldwide
Nation & World Posted: 4:14 PM

Tense TV: CNN’s Blitzer asks Kellyanne Conway about husband
Nation & World Posted: 4:02 PM

Jimmy Carter ‘up and walking’ after brain surgery, pastor says
Local & State Posted: 3:35 PM

Former South Portland city councilor hired as Monmouth’s new town manager
Business Posted: 3:15 PM

CMP ranks as lowest-rated U.S. utility in business customer survey
Business Posted: 3:12 PM

See J.D. Power’s utility rankings
Politics Posted: 2:44 PM

Gov. Bevin concedes to Beshear in Kentucky governor’s race
New England Posted: 2:21 PM

Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs
Sports Posted: 2:05 PM

MLB notebook: Alex Cora speaks with MLB about sign-stealing allegations
Nation & World Posted: 1:56 PM

Fed chairman urges Congress to tackle growing U.S. budget deficit
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 1:46 PM

Alicia Keys will host the Grammys again
Local & State Posted: 1:43 PM

Big week for dead batteries in frozen northern New England
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 1:37 PM

‘Schindler’s List’ producer Branko Lustig dies at 87
Business Posted: 1:02 PM

Michelle Hood stepping down as CEO of Northern Light Health
Nation & World Posted: 11:57 AM

Second U.S. official heard Trump’s call with Sondland, says AP source
Cops & Courts Posted: 11:53 AM

Charges brought in case of stolen donation bins for family of slain Waterville woman
Posted: 11:50 AM

OSHA inspecting businesses following deadly Farmington explosion
Nation & World Posted: 11:32 AM

California high school student kills 2 teens, wounds 3, then shoots himself
Times Record Opinion Posted: 11:27 AM

Rotary International announces progress in eliminating polio globally
Politics Posted: 11:18 AM

Joe Walsh files to challenge Trump in New Hampshire
Times Record Opinion Posted: 11:00 AM

Opinion: Senators’ silence suggests they may be taking their impeachment trial duty seriously
Times Record Opinion Posted: 10:36 AM

Susan Collins: Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals
Posted: 10:24 AM

Giving Voice: Taking action during the cold months to help others
Nation & World Posted: 10:03 AM

Scientists meeting in Portland say right whales on path to extinction

Nation & World

California high school student kills 2 teens, wounds 3, then shoots himself
Business

Portland makes Fodor’s list of top 52 travel destinations worldwide
Nation & World

Trump asks Supreme Court to block subpoena for his taxes
Southern Forecaster

South Portland Mayor Claude Morgan speaks about struggles with substance use disorder
Local & State

Former South Portland city councilor hired as Monmouth’s new town manager
Business

Michelle Hood stepping down as CEO of Northern Light Health
Schools and Education

Is college worth it? A study says Maine Maritime is near the top.
American Journal

Gorham councilors deny seat to town employee who won election
Cops & Courts

Man found guilty in dog’s death that angered Down East community
OSHA inspecting businesses following deadly Farmington explosion
Local & State

Big week for dead batteries in frozen northern New England
Cops & Courts

Charges brought in case of stolen donation bins for family of slain Waterville woman

Arts & Entertainment

Sculpture garden adds more art to Westbrook’s Main Street

The Warren Memorial Sculpture Garden features permanent work by some of Maine's most accomplished sculptors.