A team with a nationally regarded pitcher and two defending state champions are on the list of teams expecting big seasons.
April 2026
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers
The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Review
Maine islands could be offshore labs solving for a statewide crisis | Column
Affordable housing remains a barrier in a social system on the verge of breaking.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money
A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Meet the next superintendent of Yarmouth schools
Shanna Crofton will begin leading the district on July 1.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Reconfiguring South Portland’s schools has parents divided
It’s been two weeks since the South Portland School Board voted to close Kaler and reconfigure the remaining elementary schools.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026
The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, New England
This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway
‘Freak the Mighty,’ by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month, a test run for Broadway.
Posted inCommunity, News
3 Standish Town Council races taking shape
Campaigns are getting underway for the municipal election on June 9.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board advances $179M budget that would increase tax rate by 5.68%
The budget passed after a series of amendments Tuesday. It now goes to the City Council and then to voters in June.