2025 – Page 659 – The Portland Press Herald

Celebrate 90 years of Social Security | Letter

August 18, 2025August 15, 2025

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a cornerstone of economic security for generations of Americans. At AARP, we recognize this milestone not just as a celebration of the past, but as a call to protect and strengthen the program for the future. In Maine, where we have one of the oldest […]

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News

Even in the age of Google, Portland tourists still turn to info center | Column

by Leslie Bridgers August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Here’s what visitors ask about when they first show up in the city.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture

Maine’s best bets this week include Billy Idol and Joan Jett in Bangor

by Aimsel Ponti August 18, 2025August 14, 2025

Also mark your calendar for singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, the Acton Fair and Pet Rock in the Park.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Democrats managed to put working families first | Opinion

by Rep. Ryan Fecteau August 18, 2025August 19, 2025

Despite challenges both budgetary and behavioral, we passed a budget with people at its core.

Letters

Collins and King must lead on clean energy technologies | Letter

August 18, 2025August 15, 2025

This does not need to be a partisan issue.

Op-eds, Opinion

Lost on a trail in Maine | Opinion

by Richard Gilmore August 18, 2025August 19, 2025

A ‘summer person’ gives thanks for the goodness and kindness of strangers.

Letters

Op-ed summed up Laurel Libby perfectly | Letter

August 18, 2025August 15, 2025

Quinn Kenney hits the nail on the head with the op-ed “Laurel Libby is no hero” on Aug. 9. I made the same point when I sent the representative a letter after I read she was voicing an interest in running for governor. I would not consider a vote for her unless an apology was […]