News - Portland Press Herald

Report shows growing need in residential care facilities

by Rose Lundy The Maine Monitor December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.

Maine, News

After last December’s floods, a western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it

by Ben Hanstein The Maine Monitor December 22, 2024December 23, 2024

State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.

Maine, News

Historic Mills family home hits the market in Farmington

by Rebecca Richard December 22, 2024December 23, 2024

The historic family home of Maine Gov. Janet Mills is now on the market in Farmington, offering vintage charm, modern updates and redevelopment potential.

Business, Maine, News

Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel

by Gillian Graham and Katie Langley December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.

Business, Maine, Times Record

Recently shuttered Bowdoinham Country Store may switch hands

by Paul Bagnall December 22, 2024December 23, 2024

A potential buyer is looking to purchase the recently closed store in the center of town.

Maine

Fire badly damages 2 businesses in Ogunquit’s Perkins Cove

by Katie Langley December 22, 2024December 24, 2024

The fire caused ‘extensive damage’ to Uniques and Antiques and the Oarweed Restaurant, according to the Ogunquit Fire Department.

Maine

Foster families ask Toy Fund to help children who need a break

December 22, 2024December 21, 2024

Many of those children are among the more than 4,000 who will receive holidays gifts in the coming days because of the donors and volunteers who support the Press Herald Toy Fund.

Maine

Portland community members gather for winter solstice celebration

by Katie Langley December 21, 2024December 22, 2024

The Deering Center Neighborhood Association hosted the gathering Saturday night, inviting visitors to reflect while walking on a spiral path on the first day of winter and longest night of the year.