Maine - Portland Press Herald

Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer

by Emily Allen February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine

Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama

by Derek Davis, Brianna Soukup, Joe Phelan, Russ Dillingham, Shawn Patrick Ouellette and Libby Kamrowski Kenny February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.

Maine, Politics

Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint

by Billy Kobin February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.

Business, Food, Maine, News

Supper Club Cocktail Lounge opens on Congress Street Saturday

by Tim Cebula February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The bar and restaurant is making affordability a priority.

Fact Brief, Health, Maine, News

Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.

Business, Maine, News

Residents pack Sanford forum on biosolids plant, asking questions and voicing concerns

by Penelope Overton and Abigail Driscoll February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies saw a major turnout at the open house it held to explain its proposal, and some attendees were left frustrated by a lack of answers.