Kittery

Published
April 9, 2025

Mainers could see higher taxes if US cuts local bond exemptions

Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
Published
April 6, 2025

Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever

Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
Published
March 31, 2025

Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
Published
March 27, 2025

Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums

The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
Published
March 26, 2025

Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team

Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.

Published
March 26, 2025

2024-25 Press Herald All-Region Boys Wrestling team

Ten schools are represented on the 14-wrestler list.
Published
March 24, 2025

County Report: Sheriff celebrates employees, citizens academy graduates
Published
March 24, 2025

County Report: County budget committee to caucus, April 9, elect members
Published
March 20, 2025

Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
Published
March 18, 2025

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard exempted from civilian hiring freeze

The shipyard is among the 'readiness-centric facilities' listed in the updated directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.