The windjammer sailed out of Rockland for several decades.
Portland
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
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.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs fall to Fisher Cats in series finale
Nelly Taylor and Ronald Rosario homer for Portland, which is off until Friday.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Brenda “Benny” J. Macomber
PORTLAND – Brenda “Benny” J. Macomber, 76, of Portland, passed away on
June 18, 2026.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held …
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine ousted from USL Cup despite winning in penalty kicks
The Hearts beat the New York Cosmos but finish fourth in their six-team group in the midseason tournament.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland, a walker’s paradise? Please. | Opinion
Is the city walkable? It’s walkable. Is it pleasant to walk here, is it safe? It’s neither.
Posted inLetters
It’s a gull, not a seagull | Letter
I write regarding the use of the term “seagull” in the July 9 Press Herald story of the plight of the gull stuck atop Victoria Mansion in Portland. According to the National Audubon Society, “Strictly speaking, ‘gull’ is the correct, scientific term for birds in the family Laridae. ‘Seagull’ is simply a widely used colloquial nickname. There is […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Readers suggest the objects they’d pick to explain Maine
Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of the things people suggested as additions to the list we published on Independence Day weekend.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Ruth Townsend Story
PORTLAND – Ruth Townsend Story, a visionary language arts educator, and ardent supporter of the arts and humanities throughout her life, …
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Hyde School asks court to throw out class action suit in first hearing
Lawyers for the Bath boarding school said the sole named plaintiff doesn’t have standing to bring the lawsuit, which claims the school engaged in emotional labor and trafficking.