Lawmakers fail to override vetoes of bump stocks ban, farmworker minimum wage
All override efforts failed Friday and the Legislature has yet to override a veto by Gov. Janet Mills, who has rejected 49 bills since taking office.
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Sports Posted: 6:21 PM
Michael Penix Jr. feels ‘super blessed’ starting as a backup to Kirk Cousins in Atlanta
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Nation & World Posted: 6:20 PM
Trump vows to reverse Biden protections for trans students ‘on day one’
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College Posted: 6:18 PM
St. Joseph’s softball wins first game of GNAC championship series
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News Posted: 6:09 PM
Appeals court upholds Bannon contempt of Congress convictions
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New England Patriots Posted: 5:54 PM
Patriots veterans gearing up for start of Drake Maye era
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 5:44 PM
For Israel’s contestant, Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
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Cops & Courts Posted: 5:44 PM
Scammer jailed in Maine who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to U.K., judge rules
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Sports Posted: 5:43 PM
WNBA preview: Spotlight on Aces’ quest for 3-peat, and rookie class led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
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Nation & World Posted: 5:40 PM
Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become ‘fabric of American constitutional law’
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Sports Posted: 5:31 PM
WNBA notebook: Betting money pouring in on Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever
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Boston Celtics Posted: 4:50 PM
Is the Celtics’ Game 2 loss a wake-up call, or a reality check
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Nation & World Posted: 4:49 PM
U.S. says Israel’s use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
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Varsity Maine
Westbrook School Department suspends baseball players, removes varsity coach
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Arts & Entertainment
Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
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Local & State
Man may have suffered fatal medical event along I-295 in Freeport
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Politics
Topsham representative resigns from House seat
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Local & State
Time & Temperature Building owner says tearing down former children’s museum would jeopardize historic district
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Sports
Willie Greenlaw, one of the greatest athletes to come out of Portland, if not Maine, dies at 90
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Local & State
Portland couple says their landlords retaliated after they complained of rent hike
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Schools and Education
Portland school leaders renew talks on consolidating its 3 high schools
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Politics
Gov. Mills slams lawmakers for advancing more spending bills
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Business
‘RoboCop’ security systems pop up in Maine as concerns over retail theft rise
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Local & State
Test your knowledge of Maine news with the Press Herald’s weekly quiz
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Local & State
Truck carrying 15 million bees rolls over on I-95 in Clinton
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Local & State
Linda Bean, granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder, left her estate to sons, other trustees
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Politics
King among senators supporting bill to restrict social media for kids under 12
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Cops & Courts
Scammer jailed in Maine who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to U.K., judge rules
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Local & State
Man may have suffered fatal medical event along I-295 in Freeport
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Health care
Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
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Sports
Cumberland’s Victoria Bossong ready to chase down Olympic berth for the Philippines
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Lewiston-Auburn
Maine man who wrote famous Marden’s jingle in the 1980s dies
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Kennebunk Post
RSU 21 school board chair resigns following controversial social media post
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Do This
CiderFeast, Taylor Swift dance party and more things to do this weekend
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Opinion
Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine
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Nation & World
Heavy fighting in Rafah keeps aid crossings closed, sends 100,000 civilians fleeing
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Nation & World
U.S. says Israel’s use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
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Nation & World
Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony
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Nation & World
U.S. announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
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Nation & World
Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become ‘fabric of American constitutional law’
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Times Record
Brunswick to review apartment building plan for Wilbur’s Woods
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Business
Despite numbers showing a healthy economy overall, lower-income spenders are showing the strain
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Schools and Education
Bates College president vows to provide more aid for lower income students
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Business
U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
Libbytown community garden temporarily closed because of contaminated soil
The Portland garden will reopen next month with new raised beds. But some gardeners say they may not return and the city still has to finish testing other gardens.
McDonald’s, Wendy’s shareholders demand companies tackle child-labor problems
McDonald’s has called child-labor violations rare.
Appeals court upholds Bannon contempt of Congress convictions
The former Trump adviser had argued that he did not need to comply with subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Michael Penix Jr. feels ‘super blessed’ starting as a backup to Kirk Cousins in Atlanta
Some expected friction when the Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix Jr. after acquiring Kirk Cousins in the offseason.
Watch: Highlights, interviews from the week of high school sports action
Here's a sample of game action and postgame interviews from around the state taken by our reporters this week.
Opinion: How can a liberal love Israel?
There’s only one Jewish state. And that’s what is at stake in this war.
9 places to nosh on bagels in southern Maine
From old-school spots to foodie favorites, there's a 'hole' lot to try.
Maine Voices Live with musician Clarisse Karasira
Join us for a live conversation with the musician on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square.
Test your knowledge of famous Maine moms with our Mother’s Day quiz
Raising children is among the many accomplishments of these impressive ladies.
Freeport hears ‘rapid-fire’ funding defenses as council weighs budget
Organizations with ties to Freeport defended their budget applications in Tuesday night's Town Council meeting ahead of the vote on the 2025 fiscal year budget.