2026 – Page 390 – The Portland Press Herald

A Lewiston native hikes the Appalachian Trail toward home

by Alex Lear April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Joe Rando, a 1984 Lewiston High School graduate, started the 2,200-mile journey in February. So far, he says, he hasn’t let the ‘quit days’ get to him.

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Upcoming events make it all worthwhile for Chocolate Church director | Column

by Matthew Glassman From the Chocolate Church April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Arts and entertainment can evoke memories of loved ones, connect people with shared experiences and build performers’ confidence.

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Gorham prisoners’ rum ruse results in daring American Revolution escape

by Robert Lowell April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Captives aboard a notorious British prison ship 250 years ago got their guards drunk, escaped and then took prisoners themselves.

Get more money to live, work and learn in Maine with these programs, rebates, scholarships and tax credits

by Sponsored by Live and Work in Maine April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

We all know about the perks of Maine’s outdoors, good food and easygoing lifestyle, but are you aware of the financial bonuses and savings of living here?

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What is the next step for animal welfare nonprofits? | Column

by Jess Townsend Pet Prattle April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

With the costs of vet care rising, nonprofits could play a pivotal role.

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People Plus thanks local students for help with fundraiser | Column

by Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton Guest column April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Students from Bowdoin College, Brunswick High School and the Brunswick Area Teen Center Program volunteered at Music in April.

Letters

Open questions on war with Iran | Letter

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

There are a lot of things I don’t know. I don’t know why Donald Trump is unbothered by the fact that Russia provides Iran with satellite intelligence that allows Iran to target U.S. assets in the Middle East, like the recent destruction of a plane on the ground at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi […]