Maine - Portland Press Herald

Cumberland County leaders reject calls to end jail contract with ICE

by Morgan Womack November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

The county commissioners vote 3-2 to maintain an agreement with the US Marshals Service that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold prisoners at the county jail.

Maine, News

Portland City Council upholds decision to increase snow ban parking fees, shoots down drone purchase

by Grace Benninghoff November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

The council denied the police department’s request for a drone — for now —but will take it up again at its next meeting.

Maine, News

Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries

by Judith Meyer The Maine Monitor November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.

Maine, News

One year in, how is ‘microtransit’ faring in Falmouth?

by Sophie Burchell November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

Greater Portland Metro launched the on-demand shuttle service Metro Connect in Falmouth last year and plans to expand the service to Scarborough and beyond.

Maine

Gray town manager stepping down

by Rory Sweeting November 17, 2025November 19, 2025

Michael Foley, who has been serving as town manager since 2024, stepped down on Tuesday, with Denise Clavette taking over as interim manager

Business, Maine, News

Hannaford faces backlash over eggs, food prices

by Daniel Kool November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Protesters are angry the grocery chain delayed its promise to sell only cage-free eggs. Meanwhile, signs asking ‘What happened to Hannaford?’ have popped up around Greater Portland.