News - Portland Press Herald

I-95 over Piscataqua River Bridge reopens after police incident

by Daniel Kool December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

The bridge was closed to traffic in both directions for more than an hour because of a ‘person in a mental health crisis,’ New Hampshire State Police say.

Business, Food, Maine

The Abbey in Brunswick launches brunch service

by Tim Cebula December 3, 2024December 16, 2024

The eatery is offering a handful of all-day brunch dishes.

Business, Food, Maine

Stacks Pancake Co. opens restaurant in Scarborough

by Tim Cebula December 3, 2024December 16, 2024

The second location of breakfast restaurant launched in late November on Route 1.

Maine, News

Portland Housing Authority has new vouchers for youth exiting foster care

by Grace Benninghoff December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

For the last four years, the authority has been circulating 17 housing vouchers for young people aging out of foster care. Now they are getting an additional 13.

Maine, Toy Fund

On Giving Tuesday, Toy Fund organizers ask for help and give thanks

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

The people behind the Toy Fund are counting on a giving spirit this year more than ever because of a big surge in requests for help.

Business, Maine, News

Maine signs 10-year liquor administration contract with current provider

by Daniel Kool December 3, 2024December 4, 2024

Pine State Trading Co., which has overseen spirits administration and distribution since 2014, was the only company to bid on the 2024-34 contracts.

Nation & World

President Biden faces criticism over controversial pardon of his son Hunter

by Matt Viser The Washington Post December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Several Democrats said that while they understood his decision on a personal level to protect his son Hunter they also worried about the broader signal the pardon sends.