Cooper Flagg debuts at Duke, the women’s Beach to Beacon winner is stripped of her title, and Ed Flaherty’s retirement as the USM baseball coach are among the biggest stories of the year.
2024
Boys hockey: Scarborough defeats Lewiston after making up two-goal deficit
The Red Storm capitalize on driving to the net and shooting the puck low to register a 3-2 victory.
Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter
U.S. and Maine state flags will be lowered through Jan. 28 to honor the late former president, who died Sunday at 100.
U.S. to expand autism research under new law co-sponsored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins
The $2 billion law will fund autism research and programs over the next 5 years.
Maine Mariners sign Derek Whitmore, acquire Lynden McCallum
Maine sends Patrick Guay to Savannah in a deal to acquire McCallum, who was traded twice on Monday.
Jaylen Brown says Celtics need better defensive effort
Boston’s struggles continued in a 123-114 loss to the Pacers on Sunday night.
Basketball notebook: Depth helps Lincoln Academy boys contend
The Lincoln Academy boys and Cony girls both have several new players stepping into big roles this season.
Editors’ picks: The Press Herald’s best stories of 2024
Assessments of renting, dining and living in an increasingly expensive Portland. Remembrances of young Mainers whose lives were cut tragically short. Complex disputes over parking and pesticides. And views of the changing shape of our state, in more ways than one. Explore these and other stories representing our best journalism of 2024, based on articles that garnered some of the highest engaged time online from our readers.
Stan McGray, namesake owner of popular french fry stand, dies at 80
McGray’s business, Stan’s French Fries, was a staple at fairs and festivals across Maine.
Scarborough event explores significance of Catholicism’s Jubilee Year
In celebration of the Catholic church’s Jubilee Year, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough is hosting an event, “Practical Catholicism: The Jubilee Year,” on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature Father Jack Dickinson and Faith Formation Director Michelle Valcourt, who will explore the meaning of the Jubilee Year and share practical ways […]