These days, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram get delivered by adults in cars. But decades ago, it was done mostly by kids and teenagers on foot or bicycles. Or, in at least one case, a special Press Herald motorbike. Or even, for one young carrier, on horseback. See some photos of newspaper […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
Posted inDo This
Best bets this week: Aziz Ansari, Lucy Kaplansky and Maine Roller Derby
There are also tribute shows to Bruce Springsteen and Sublime.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Furcationland’s furry convention celebrates third year
Organizers estimated about 1,400 attendees over the weekend. Photos by Portland Press Herald photographer Brianna Soukup.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Wilda Mae (Pelletier) Theriault
PORTLAND – Wilda Mae (Pelletier) Theriault entered eternal rest on April 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Dr. Charles Mason Smith
PORTLAND – Charles considered himself fortunate in many ways. He was fortunate to be born into a farming family in rural …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Dominic A. DeLuca
PORTLAND – Dominic A. DeLuca passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 8, 2025 at the age …
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion and Values
Palm weaving keeping tradition alive for Maine Catholics of all ages
The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Politics
Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.