Award-winning columnist Bill Nemitz

Deepening crisis in Iraq

Baghdad lurches toward a renewed cycle of sectarian slaughter after the bodies of a Sunni cleric and his aides are found in a morgue.

No need for tons of fat in this sweet potato salad 

Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber that’s also high in calcium, folate, potassium and beta-carotene.

Tea takes its place at the table

Tea shops opening around Maine focus on good sourcing, fine blends and the perfectly steeped cup.

The challenge of our age: Elders in love

Maine seniors are finding new partners with whom to share their later years.

Flashback: Before and after images from the Press Herald archives

Food Network comes to Uncle Andy’s in South Portland: Photos

Mainers vote, ballots are counted, winners are announced

Map: Maine registered voters by town

Republican, Democrat, Green or Independent? Search the data for your town.

2014 high school graduations in photos

Scenes from Portland high schools, including Deering High, Portland High, Casco Bay High and PATHS.