2026 – Page 704 – The Portland Press Herald

When shared spaces become the scariest places to inhabit | Column

by Jon Calame February 4, 2026February 7, 2026

An informal social contract is broken when the most shared urban spaces become the most unpredictable.

Maine, News

Gorham’s Robie Street development poised to grow to 565 units

by Robert Lowell February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The impact on schools is unclear. The first of the previously approved 44 single-family homes for Phase 1 are under construction.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

Bowdoin art exhibit takes viewers on a journey of grief, pain and ultimately, triumph | Column

by Jorge S. Arango February 4, 2026February 9, 2026

‘Josefina Auslender: Drawing Myself Free’ showcases the artist’s personal voyage through her skillful draftsmanship.

Times Record

Borromeo String Quartet to kick off 2026 Music at the Mill

February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

The series by Bowdoin International Music Festival will open the year Monday with the quartet at Dutchman’s in Brunswick.

Times Record

Concerts for a Cause presents Jud Caswell and Lisa Redfern

February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

UUCB’s concert series will welcome the two folk artists on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Op-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins

Public response to ICE makes me proud to live in Maine | Steve Collins

by Steve Collins February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The fight against the agency’s ‘enhanced activities’ is inspiring.

Letters

Remember which Senate candidate protects women in sports | Letter

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Women’s and girls’ sports exist for one reason: to give women and girls a fair, safe place tocompete. That principle should be non-controversial. Yet under Democratic leadership — and with Janet Mills as governor — Maine has been pushed to abandon it. Gov. Mills has not stood up for women. Instead, she openly defied efforts […]