2025 – Page 1206 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine raises legal age of marriage after bill becomes law without Mills signature

by Randy Billings May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Third straight Sea Dogs home game rained out

by Staff report May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Portland’s game against Chesapeake will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland man convicted in Woodford Street murder asks Maine’s high court for new trial

by Morgan Womack May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

Damion Butterfield, 25, took a deal at the last minute of his December 2023 trial.

Cops & Courts, News

Kingfield woman pleads guilty to conspiracy in Franklin County illegal marijuana operation

by Joe Charpentier May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

Alisa Sirois will forfeit almost $500,000 and three properties, and receive limited jail time under the plea agreement.

Maine, News, Politics

Portland sues Maine DHHS over General Assistance cuts for homeless shelters

by Grace Benninghoff May 6, 2025October 29, 2025

The complaint seeks to stop the state health department from implementing a new rule that slashes millions of dollars in reimbursement for the state’s largest homeless shelter.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

U.S. marshals join search for 7th suspect wanted in deadly Morrill’s Corner fight

by Morgan Womack May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

The federal agency issued a warrant for the arrest of 46-year-old Kristofer Haken on Tuesday. One man has been sentenced to prison for his role in the attack, while five other suspects are awaiting trial.

Maine

Scarborough adopts open space plan, unveils new barometer for conserved land

by Drew Johnson May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

A display that tracks the town’s progress toward its goal of conserving 30% of land in town was revealed following the council’s adoption of the plan.