2026 – Page 877 – The Portland Press Herald

Graham Platner looks like the editors’ favorite | Letter

January 1, 2026December 30, 2025

Where is the front page story on Janet Mills in the Dec. 28 Sunday paper to balance the front page article you ran on Graham Platner Dec. 21? I am alarmed and disgusted at the Maine Trust for Local News for its constant coverage of him and his race. Unbiased? I don’t know who would […]

Health, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital

by Amy Calder January 1, 2026January 5, 2026

The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.

Maine

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Sabattus Pond draws ice fishing Thursday

January 1, 2026January 14, 2026

Anglers try their luck in Sabattus on the first day of 2026. Photographs by Staff Photographer Russ Dillingham.

Op-eds, Opinion

Bowdoin Socialists are seizing the day | Opinion

by Finley Rhys January 1, 2026December 30, 2025

The formation of our political organization is inspired by both national realignment and specific campus needs.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins end 6-game slide with win over Oilers

by Associated Press January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

David Pastrnak scores twice as Boston wins for the first time since Dec. 18.

Letters

E-ZPass will take it easier on Mainers | Letter

January 1, 2026December 30, 2025

On behalf of Maine Turnpike Authority, I would like to thank Kathy Shiplett for her letter to the editor, published on Dec. 24 (“Unwanted sass from E-ZPass“). Our E-ZPass customer service department has reached out to directly assist Ms. Shiplett. We recognize the harshness of the current notification letter regarding missed tolls, and we agree […]