It’s a year-round celebration in these 19th century homes with baroque details.
2023
Maine restaurants are cooking up free holiday meals for whoever wants one
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.
Our View: Devastating storm requires compassionate response from us all
The worst flooding in the state since 1987 has created untold hardship for Mainers – at a challenging time of year.
Toy Fund mission: A book for every child
Toy Fund volunteers, who include many retired teachers, are always happy to make expert book selections.
Letter: Biden deserves credit, and another term
It is alarming to see polls indicating that President Biden is not doing enough to deal with inflation, that he is generally “weak” on the economy. Are these voters not paying attention? Are they caught up in conspiracy theories? Here are a few real facts: Inflation now stands at a little over 3%, down from […]
Letter: Instead of expanding Jetport, try reducing airplane travel
I appreciate the Press Herald’s coverage of the proposed expansion of the Portland International Jetport parking lot. Dr. Kim Nicholas persuaded me, through her book, “Under The Sky We Make,” and newsletter, “We Can Fix It,” that the global wealthy, which includes everyone who routinely flies, have overspent our carbon allotment and need to do […]
Letter: PMA has another option
A competing design for the new Portland Museum of Art preserves the architectural gem next door.
Opinion: Democracy and climate politics are set to collide next year
Some of the world’s voters are ready to break climate gridlock in 2024. Others are ready to push back on those efforts.
Opinion: Colorado decision striking Trump from ballot is a gift for his campaign
A perceived assault on the former president only makes him seem more sympathetic to the GOP base.
Obituary: Louis “Buddy” Calabraro
GORHAM – Louis “Buddy” Calabraro, formerly of Dorchester, Mass. died peacefully on Dec. 19, 2023 at Gorham House Nursing Facility in …