Augusta – Page 56 – The Portland Press Herald

Thousands in Maine march at ‘No Kings’ rallies to protest Trump policies

by Daniel Kool, Sophie Burchell and Dana Richie June 14, 2025January 14, 2026

The nationwide demonstrations came hours before President Donald Trump’s military parade through Washington, which coincided with the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.

Maine, News, Politics

Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

by Staff report June 14, 2025October 9, 2025

Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.

Business, Maine, News

Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets

by Megan Gray June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.

Food, Maine, News, Politics

Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years

by Joe Charpentier June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Juvenile charged with murder in deaths of 2 men found dead in Chelsea home

by Amy Calder June 12, 2025June 13, 2025

Maine State Police found two bodies in the Chelsea home, and a juvenile was arrested.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.

Sports, Track & Field, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine

A Maine transgender track athlete sits out a state meet. Bullying is to blame. | Column

by Travis Lazarczyk June 10, 2025June 11, 2025

A Greely sophomore’s decision to forgo the Class B meet is the result of ‘most unrighteous indignation.’

Times Record

New Ventures Maine to offer business-planning class in Brunswick and online

by The Times Record June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

New Ventures Maine will host a free, comprehensive, business-planning class in Brunswick and via Zoom starting July 1. The registration deadline for the eight-week course is June 20. For new entrepreneurs or current business owners, the class, “Venturing Forth,” will help participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators […]