Regarding the Jan. 5 article “Maine is one of the least religious states in the country,” I once met a woman who decades ago was searching for a church to join after arriving in Maine with her husband. The church this couple decided upon was a very small one, fading quietly into oblivion. This, they decided, […]
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Report: Affordability biggest hurdle in every corner of Maine’s housing market
High construction costs, a disparity between wage growth and home prices, and a competitive market are all impeding the state’s efforts to soften the housing crisis.
York County group hopes to expand new shuttle for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers
The Shipyard Sprinter began running from Sanford and Wells to the Kittery shipyard late last year, hoping to help alleviate parking and traffic issues.
Paper doubled down on Platner bias | Letter
Way to compound your transgressions! In a recent letter to the editor, a reader reasonably called out the paper for excessive, slanted coverage favoring Graham Platner and a lack of attention to other Senate candidates like Gov. Janet Mills. And, the editors undermine the message by running the letter under a large photo of (only) […]
New diner opening in Westbrook
Town Line Diner aims to launch in February on Bridgton Road.
Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards
Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.
Weekly Kennebunk protest grows in wake of fatal ICE shooting, Venezuela operation
The protesters began their regular demonstrations last year, but recent Trump administration actions sparked a rise in turnout Thursday.
What does Portland’s new fee mean for local concert venues?
Thompson’s Point and Cross Insurance Arena are the only existing venues in Portland big enough to trigger the fee. Portland Music Hall, proposed by Live Nation and a local developer, would be subject to the fee if it is approved.
2025 Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Winter Week 5
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!
Anti-Somali attacks distract from cracks in system of social services | Jim Fossel
We need to ensure all fraud is unearthed and prosecuted, regardless of who commits it.