Maine voters cast 378,000 ballots for President Trump in 2024. What’s it costing us? The Iran war, so far, is estimated at $30 billion (Maine’s share would be a few billion), mostly for stuff we blow up. Trump promised to be president of peace, to end the Russia/Ukraine war, and now he wants to bomb a […]
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games
It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief
On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 25 southern Maine softball players to watch in 2026
These players can dominate in the circle, at the plate or on the bases and will be front and center for their teams this spring.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inTimes Record
JFK’s first presidential vacation in Maine was a visit to the Midcoast | Column
Brunswick Naval Air Station, a Bath switchboard and a Boothbay Harbor press headquarters were part of the week-long preparations for the president’s arrival.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
These are the 10 southern Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
A team with a nationally regarded pitcher and two defending state champions are on the list of teams expecting big seasons.
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.
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.