Maine - Portland Press Herald

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland police make arrest in stabbing on Congress Street

by Staff Report April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

The attack on Saturday night is the second recent stabbing near Longfellow Square.

Health, Maine

Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor April 18, 2026April 20, 2026

As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?

by Billy Kobin April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses

by Randy Billings April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.

Business, Maine, News

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

by Penelope Overton April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.

Health, Maine, News

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures

by Joe Lawlor April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.

Community, Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

Southern Maine sheriffs say jail funding from Legislature fell short again

by Morgan Womack April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The state’s county jails are slated to get $4 million in unappropriated funds, but sheriffs who have been seeking more money for years say it’s little consolation.

Business, Food, Maine, News

Servers from Portland’s Boda file lawsuits alleging unlawful tip practices

by Tim Cebula April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The 2 plaintiffs also claim the restaurant owners and management violated other employment laws and retaliated when workers complained. An attorney for Boda denies all allegations.