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I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success

by Josh Keefe The Maine Monitor April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.

Business, Maine, News

New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers

by Staff Report April 15, 2026May 13, 2026

The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

Life & Culture, Maine, Review

Maine islands could be offshore labs solving for a statewide crisis | Column

by Jon Calame April 15, 2026May 12, 2026

Affordable housing remains a barrier in a social system on the verge of breaking.

Community, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Reconfiguring South Portland’s schools has parents divided

by Dana Richie April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

It’s been two weeks since the South Portland School Board voted to close Kaler and reconfigure the remaining elementary schools.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026

by Staff Report April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, New England

This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway

by Ray Routhier April 15, 2026April 23, 2026

‘Freak the Mighty,’ by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month, a test run for Broadway.