April 2026 – Page 74 – The Portland Press Herald

Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody

by Drew Johnson April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.

Boston Bruins, Sports

NHL playoffs start with a changing of the guard in East

by Associated Press April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Buffalo is back in the playoff after a 15 years absence and will face Boston in the first round.

Maine, News, Outdoors

Lawsuit challenging fishing regulations will go to Maine’s highest court

by Megan Gray April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Maine Mariners looking forward to home-ice advantage in playoffs

by Cooper Sullivan April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The Mariners will open in an ECHL playoff series at home for the first time in franchise history.

Health, Maine, News

These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.

by Joe Lawlor April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.

Times Record

8 ways to engage in the coming weeks | Column

by Cory King From the Chamber April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The next four weeks are filled with business and community events — many of them free.

Letters

Shouldn’t Live Nation be dead on arrival in Portland? | Letter

April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Live Nation, which wants to build a concert venue next to Portland City Hall, has been found guilty in federal court of operating as a monopoly, violating federal and state antitrust laws. Its employees bragged about charging excessive fees to its customers. They bullied venues and artists. Live Nation is unrepentant. Is this enough for […]

Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Police pull the plug on mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills on data centers

by Randy Billings April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.