2025 – Page 182 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine colleges, Sports

UMaine men’s basketball remains winless

by Associated Press November 19, 2025November 20, 2025

The Black Bears fall to 0-5, losing at Merrimack.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Angus King co-sponsors effort to repeal funding bill provision allowing senators to sue government

by Drew Johnson November 19, 2025November 20, 2025

A spokesperson said King didn’t know the provision was in the continuing resolution when he voted to pass it — a vote that drew the ire of many Democrats.

Times Record

Back in the day, Bowdoin College students were real pranksters

by Lori-Suzanne Dell Stories from Maine November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Some of the college’s most famous alumni were known for their mischief.

Maine

Windham recount confirms council seat winner

by Rory Sweeting November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The recount confirmed Katie Cook’s narrow victory, only changing the margin of victory by a single vote

Business, Maine, News

Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January

by Drew Johnson November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.

Times Record

Local U14 boys soccer team wins state final

by J. Craig Anderson Harpswell Anchor November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The Merrymeeting Soccer Club’s U14 boys team capped an undefeated season by winning the Soccer Maine Fall Classic League state championship on Nov. 2. The team defeated the Windham Youth Soccer Association 3-1 in the title match at Kents Hill School in Readfield. The team included five Harpswell players: Truxtun Neal, Max Piccone, Leif Svenson, […]

Maine, News, Politics

Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes

by Rachel Ohm November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued driver’s licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers overstayed tourist visas.