Maine’s professional soccer team will finally play at Fitzpatrick Stadium when it hosts One Knoxville on Sunday.
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Maine Turnpike traffic snarled for several hours after tractor-trailer crash in Arundel
In a statement Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police said the truck driver is believed to have ‘suffered a medical event’ and crashed into the guardrail.
We can’t let Maine Veterans’ Homes go under | Opinion
Without action by the Legislature, the organization could face insolvency within two years. It’s a moral imperative we can’t ignore.
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
Sen. King needs to walk the walk in opposing Trump | Letter
I was incredibly frustrated to see that Sen. Angus King joined eight Senate Democrats to vote in favor of President Trump’s appointment for ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra. Sen. King has talked the talk when it comes to Trump, often (rightly) saying that Trump’s numerous illegal actions have driven us into a constitutional crisis. King […]
A baffling take on Children’s Museum’s policy | Letter
I had to read a recent column twice to make sure it wasn’t a satirical piece (“Want to visit Maine’s children’s museum? You’ll need a kid with you,” April 28). I’m baffled that the Press Herald would publish a column comparing the Children’s Museum’s child-centered safety policy to the current administration’s discriminatory agendas. The museum […]
Let’s not miss this chance for more quality child care access | Letter
I write regarding the April 7 article, published in the Press Herald, “Maine parents, health care workers again spar over bills to roll back vaccine requirements in school,” which was addressing two pieces of legislation aimed at rolling back religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. It’s worth mentioning that LD 174, An Act to Restore Religious […]
Educated citizens are MAGA’s greatest enemy | Opinion
The Trump administration is running the fascist playbook to perfection.
Monument Square issues must be dealt with | Letter
This week, the public got a chance to share its frustration with public officials over the cesspool that has become Monument Square. Residents and business owners scolded the council and mayor on the never-ending stream of debauchery. It’s all in full view on a daily basis. Open drug use, public drinking, overdoses, defecation, urination, vandalism […]
A big, bright step forward for Lincoln County | Letter
The securing of funding and support for a major fiber-optic broadband expansion is a game-changer.