Follow along throughout the evening for scores and other info from Friday’s games.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
ICE arrest of parent near Portland school prompts concern from officials, families
Mayor Mark Dion and school leaders said officers’ refusal to identify themselves has caused fear among the community, while federal officials blamed the city for failing to cooperate.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Turning pain into purpose with Red Cross in Portland | Opinion
A lot is not working now, in this country, in this world. These refugees showed us what is working.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Stonehill (0-2) at Maine (0-2)
The Black Bears play their home opener Saturday night under the Alfond Stadium lights.
Posted inMaine, News
Construction company’s zoning change request in Gorham Town Council hands
Town planners recommend a portion of a large parcel should be rezoned industrial.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots hope to finally beat Dolphins QB
Tua Tagovailoa is 7-0 in his career against New England, but 0-2 against Mike Vrabel coached teams.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
A good federal budget is not an omnibus budget | Jim Fossel
I believe the greatest country on earth should be able to pass a budget made up of separate appropriations bills, a real budget.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Gov. Mills authorizes Maine health care providers to administer this year’s COVID-19 vaccine
The order recommending vaccines for most Mainers 6 months and older comes on the heels of similar moves in other New England states that are looking to sidestep the federal government’s restrictions on who can get vaccinated.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Stephen King faces conservative backlash over social media posts about Charlie Kirk
The Maine author repeatedly apologized for mistakenly claiming that the right-wing activist, who was fatally shot Wednesday, had advocated for ‘stoning gays to death.’
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
2025 Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Fall Week 1
Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!