Local & State

Published
May 28, 2023

Officials hushed up sinking of WWII ship with Maine servicemen aboard

Ronaldo Anctil and more than 1,000 other Americans died when the HMT Rohna was struck by Germany's new radio-guided missile, and the attack was classified to protect morale.
Published
May 27, 2023

More than 1 million vehicles expected on Maine Turnpike this weekend

The volume of Memorial Day weekend traffic may break a record, with lower fuel prices encouraging more motorists to hit the road.
Published
May 27, 2023

Elvers remain one of America’s most valuable fish after strong year in Maine

Baby eels have again been worth more than $2,000 per pound at the docks this year, according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
Published
May 27, 2023

UMaine-Augusta to lease new residence hall to add 23 dorm beds for students

The 10-year lease will cost the university nearly $2 million, but will accommodate the large number of students that are currently on the waitlist for housing.
Published
May 27, 2023

Feds seek sentence of over 15 years for Jan. 6 rioter Kyle Fitzsimons of Maine

Prosecutors call the Lebanon man, who will be sentenced on June 13, 'one of the most violent and aggressive participants' in the insurrection.

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Published
May 27, 2023

In photos: View some of the best images from ‘Long Way Home’

In 'Long Way Home,' Press Herald reporters and photographers told the story of the large influx of asylum seekers arriving in Maine in recent years, fleeing their homelands and embarking on dangerous journeys to make a new life in Maine.
Published
May 27, 2023

They made it here

Slowly and painstakingly, African asylum seekers build new lives in Maine, and often find ways to help those who arrive after them.
Published
May 26, 2023

Two lobstermen have licenses suspended for stealing traps

Calvin Pinkham, of Steuben, lost his license for 3 years, and Rodney Genthner, of Friendship, who also was charged with possessing V-notched lobsters, lost his license for 6 years.
Published
May 26, 2023

Harpswell lighthouse among latest beacons U.S. government is giving away

Town officials say they plan to discuss taking ownership of Little Mark Island Monument.
Published
May 26, 2023

Critics say report on child’s death sidestepped state’s failures

A legislative committee heard emotional testimony about the state's oversight of 3-year-old Maddox Williams, who was killed in 2021.