News - Portland Press Herald

YMCA family shelter in Portland to close next month

by Grace Benninghoff February 19, 2025February 18, 2025

The shelter is home to 22 families and doesn’t have enough funding to stay open after a federal freeze on emergency management funds.

Maine, Politics

RFK Jr. sues Cape Elizabeth man over social media posts

by Rachel Ohm February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

The new secretary of Health and Human Services is accusing David Vickrey of making false statements on social media and in a blog post, while Vickrey is trying to get the case dismissed.

Boys Hockey, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine

Support for suspended Mt. Ararat hockey player led to season’s abrupt end

by Eric Russell February 19, 2025February 20, 2025

The district’s superintendent said some parents and players created a ‘divisive environment’ when they wore shirts and stickers with the number of a player who was suspended from the team over an alleged bullying incident.

Maine, Politics

After Maine native testifies before Congress, Elon Musk targets his disability

by Joe Lawlor February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette said he’s not surprised by online trolls highlighting his blindness instead of focusing on what he said about eliminating waste and fraud in government.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

‘Being the students Bowdoin wants us to be’: Organizers reflect on Palestine encampment

by Riley Board February 18, 2025February 20, 2025

Many students, faculty and alumni have supported the 8 students who were suspended, saying the protest touched on the values Bowdoin gave them to speak out for a cause they care about.

Business, Maine

Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest

by Steve Collins February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down

by Daniel Kool and Rachel Ohm February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.