Maine’s largest district is tackling chronic absenteeism with school-wide initiatives aimed at making attendance fun.
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Luningning Atienza Valenzuela
PORTLAND – Luningning Atienza Valenzuela, 93, of Portland, died Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 5 p.m. on Monday …
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland firefighters knock down waterfront blaze
A third alarm was struck for the fire at Maritime Antiques on Custom House Wharf Friday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Mariners, News, Sports
Maine Mariners games postponed amid labor dispute between league, players union
The Professional Hockey Players’ Association began a leaguewide strike Friday and is accusing the ECHL of unfair labor practices.
Posted inLetters
Rooftop solar on public buildings is an opportunity for Portland | Letter
As reported in the Dec. 1 issue of the Portland Press Herald, “Maine is lagging on key climate targets.” Our state is currently not making sufficient progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With recent cuts to incentives and resources from the federal government, we can no longer depend on federal support to address climate change […]
Posted inLetters
USPS is letting Portland down | Letter
I live on Mayfield Street in Portland, where residents have experienced inconsistent and unreliable mail service since early September. It is now late December, and despite repeated outreach, there has been no clear resolution, timeline or formal communication from the U.S. Postal Service. Beginning in early September, deliveries were missed for multiple days at a […]
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Overnight storm dumps over a foot of Christmas Eve snow in Maine
A rare weather phenomenon led to a low-pressure system stalling between Lewiston and Brunswick, forecasters say, dropping between 14 and 17 inches of snow in that area.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Flu cases spiking in Maine earlier than in recent years
Influenza cases continue to climb, with 864 reported during the week ending Dec. 20, according to the Maine CDC.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Vintage cookbook store in Portland is closing
The space occupied by Rabelais Books on Washington Avenue will become the home of Total Loss Books in January.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Mr. Tuna pop-up dinner series to spotlight Maine sustainable seafood
The ‘Tuna & Friends’ series runs from January to June.