2025 – Page 908 – The Portland Press Herald

Slayings in Chelsea raise questions about Maine’s juvenile mental health system

by John Terhune and Dylan Tusinski June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

A teenager was charged with killing his foster father and cousin, but little is known about the child’s time in state care.

Letters

Corrections officer’s arrest by ICE is out of touch | Letter

June 29, 2025June 27, 2025

D.C. might want this. I can’t believe Maine does.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican field for 2026 Maine governor’s race slow to take shape

by Rachel Ohm June 29, 2025June 28, 2025

It’s early and more candidates are expected to enter the race. Rep. Laurel Libby and former Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason are two possibilities.

Editorials, Opinion

It feels good to fly the Flagg | Editorial

by The Editorial Board June 29, 2025June 27, 2025

In making history for Maine, an 18-year-old from Newport becomes an inspiration to all.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention

by Andrew Rice June 29, 2025July 9, 2025

With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Meals on Wheels program gets boost from state, but long waitlist and uncertainty remain

by Gillian Graham June 29, 2025June 28, 2025

Congress has yet to reauthorize $6 million in federal funding for the food program, which serves more than 10,000 older or disabled Mainers. Many others remain on a waitlist that could take years to clear.

Letters

Constituents deserve better than message forms | Letter

June 29, 2025June 27, 2025

Years ago, while running an Army newspaper in Vietnam, I saw that we were coming up on our unit’s birthday and I sent a Telex to the Pentagon suggesting that they send a birthday greeting to the troops that we could run in the paper. They agreed and asked me to draft it, which I […]