News - Portland Press Herald

Mt. Ararat boys hockey team to resume play while hazing investigation continues

by Eric Russell January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Superintendent Heidi O’Leary sent a message to players Friday afternoon ahead of a scheduled game in Biddeford on Saturday.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Judge allows sale of UMaine’s Hutchinson Center to move forward

by Riley Board January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Calvary Chapel Belfast asked a federal judge to stop the sale of the University of Maine-owned building, claiming the university system showed religious bias when it rescinded an offer to the church.

Maine, News

Irene Berry, philanthropist, former Saddleback owner, dies at 95

by Donna M. Perry January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Irene R.M. Berry, of Farmington, was a humble woman who raised 7 children with her husband of more than 70 years, Bill.

Business, Nation & World

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law requiring TikTok to ‘go dark’

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Lawyers representing content creators and TikTok users faced skeptical questioning from all but one justice.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes

by Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.

Maine, Politics

Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college

by Rachel Ohm January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Events, Maine Voices Live

Watch: Maine Voices Live with bakers Atsuko Fujimoto and Barak Olins

January 10, 2025April 8, 2025

Portland Press Herald food editor Peggy Grodinsky sat down with James Beard Award winners Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery and Barak Olins of ZUbakery for a conversation during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, March 11.

Health, Maine

Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military

by Emily Allen January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.