Maine - Portland Press Herald

Hey Maine! The joke’s on social media this April Fools’ Day.

by Staff Report April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Did you get fooled when you saw these posts?

Maine’s senior senator told reporters in Sanford on Tuesday that she does not support boots on the ground in Iran.

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News April 1, 2026April 3, 2026

Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.

The Hill Arts says $7 million must be raised this year for its planned 400-seat venue on Munjoy Hill or the project will die.

A campaign spokesperson said Collins’ statement was ‘an offhand comment to a reporter, not a formal declaration.’

We want to know how you’re budgeting for spring break or summer vacations.

by Jorge S. Arango April 1, 2026April 6, 2026

Strater was a fellow patron of art in the community, but was overlooked in the shadow of her husband.

The man’s vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane when it was hit by a tractor trailer.

by Samara Brass April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

In ‘Slow Motion,’ Jennifer Dupree tells the story of her decades-long friendship with Marcel, a man living with cerebral palsy in Maine.

Faye Brown was a fixture in the Lisbon community for many years and got her hands dirty to bring beauty to the town.