With Tuesday’s heat and thunderstorms comes the possibility of tornados in some parts of the state.
Teddy Almond
Teddy Almond is a rising junior at the University of Rochester from Madison, New Jersey, who last year served as news editor of The Campus Times. This summer, he is assisting with the Press Herald's breaking news coverage.
Having trouble with mail delivery? Here’s what you can do
Some Mainers have reported delays in receiving their mail. With some waiting up to two weeks for delivery, people are left asking themselves some common questions.
Fireworks mishaps leave Mainers with minor injuries over holiday weekend
Some people taking part in pyrotechnics festivities this weekend didn’t make it out unscathed.
Where did Maine’s 24/7 restaurants go?
Maine used to be home to several round-the-clock dining options. Now, the only restaurants offering a hot meal in the wee hours are 4 Burger King locations.
How to safely enjoy the water in Maine as temperatures rise
With 90-degree days expected this week, officials encourage people in Maine to be prepared for potentially dangerous swimming and boating scenarios.
Indiana man charged with manslaughter after Hancock County crash that killed his son
The 1-car crash last week near the intersection of Routes 9 and 193 also injured the man’s 10-month-old daughter, Maine State Police say.
Westbrook man accused of trying to set Portland restaurant on fire with Molotov cocktail
The 29-year-old has been charged with attempted arson in the incident at New Buja Belle Restaurant and Bar, police say.
Bangor man charged with attempted murder in stabbing
Police announced Thursday that the suspect was arrested in upstate New York.
Maine CDC confirms 1st case of Powassan virus in 2026
A Penobscot County resident acquired the rare and sometimes fatal tick-borne virus.
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts makes itself at home in new Portland space
The state’s only dedicated photography museum opened its new 1,500-square-foot space on Commercial Street this month, which will allow it to expand its photographic and educational offerings in the heart of the Old Port.