2026 – Page 649 – The Portland Press Herald

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Thursday’s standouts from the Maine basketball tournament semifinals

by Lee Horton February 20, 2026February 25, 2026

These players made key contributions as their teams advanced to regional finals.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine needs all hands on deck for health care affordability | Opinion

by Denise McDonough February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Punishing insurers is not the answer.

Letters

Cryptocurrency mining is not for Maine | Letter

February 20, 2026February 19, 2026

The state already subsidizes commercial solar farms at taxpayer expense.

Letters

Collins, Dhalac and a sad state of affairs in America | Letter

February 20, 2026February 19, 2026

The front page of the Jan. 30 Portland Press Herald reported Sen. Collins congratulating herself for making a deal with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end its “enhanced” immigration actions in Maine. There was no mention of release of its victims, or restitution for the damage and fear it has inflicted on […]

Op-eds, Opinion

The erosion of lawful governance demands a congressional response | Opinion

by Jeffrey Jordan February 20, 2026February 18, 2026

Oversight hearings, statutory clarifications and the power of the purse remain the most immediate and lawful tools available to restore balance amid the Trump administration’s abuses.

Maine, News

Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say

by Gillian Graham February 20, 2026March 3, 2026

Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.