Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
News
Local, state and national news from the Portland Press Herald
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Republicans argue women’s rights are threatened by transgender policy
Gov. Janet Mills is standing her ground against President Donald Trump’s demand that the state drop the policy, saying the president is claiming executive power that he doesn’t have.
Posted inMaine, News
Florida man who died in Bar Harbor hotel collapse was caring dad, grandfather
Mark King, 64, was killed when an overhang at the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel collapsed while he was working on renovations at the property.
Posted inMaine
Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers
The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it’s unclear how operations will continue after July.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Two candidates qualify to run for Portland school board seat
Jayne Sawtelle, a retired Portland music teacher, and Cassidy LaCroix, a general contractor and parent of a Talbot Elementary student, will appear on the June ballot to fill the seat vacated by Benjamin Grant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Leader of business innovation program picked for Maine’s top economic development post
Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers
The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
A Maine nonprofit is working to fill the void amid USAID cutbacks
Portland-based Partners for World Health is feeling the ripple effects of cuts in foreign humanitarian assistance made by the Trump administration.