Parivash Rohani, of Portland, is an artist and activist advocating for the Baha’i community and the rights of women in Iran.
April 2026
Police calls to Portland Public Library more than doubled in 2025
The 145% year-over-year increase is renewing debate about the lack of a day space for homeless individuals in Maine’s largest city.
Mainers for Mills in the Senate | Letter
I, too, am anxious to retune the flawed half of Maine’s national voice. However, I realize that we are posting for a senatorial spokesperson, not an internship in government administration. I want to see evidence of abilities and indications of experience suitable for such a crucial position. I don’t want to hear an ipse dixit […]
Arrival of State of Maine vessel at Portland Harbor deserved a story | Letter
I was disappointed to open Sunday’s paper (March 22) and find no mention of the arrival of the new training vessel State of Maine into Portland Harbor on Saturday afternoon (March 21). At a time when so much of the news is dominated by difficult stories, this was a moment worth sharing. The arrival of […]
Topsham kids will turn US 250th celebrations into a circus
The Woodside One Wheelers, a unicycle group based out of Topsham, will travel to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., this summer for a series of performances celebrating America’s birthday.
Obituary: Elité Louise Bouchard Boyd
PORTLAND – Elité Louise Bouchard Boyd, 71, passed away and reunited with her husband on April 3, 2026, at her residence.
She …
Death Notice: Elité Louise Bouchard Boyd
Boyd, Elité Louise Bouchard 71, of Portland, April 3. Service 11 a.m., April 13, Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, Portland …
Red Sox’s offense quiet in loss to Cardinals
Boston manages just five hits and has its two-game winning streak snapped.
Twins place Maine native Cody Laweryson on IL
Laweryson, a Valley High graduate, has appeared in five games for the Twins this season.
Cooper Flagg scores 33, but Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Mavs
Flagg of Newport adds six rebounds and five assists for Dallas, which has lost 11 of 13.