Local & State
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
From dawn to dusk, the summer solstice in photos
Press Herald photographers capture the lightest day of the year.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Speakers at hearing urge Portland councilors to ban pesticides but differ on best approach
More than two dozen people voice support for banning the use of pesticides in Portland, but they split over whether to back a measure adopted by South Portland or one drafted by a city task force.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Maine Senate sets aside legislation to repeal ranked-choice voting law
It then approves and sends to the House a bill to amend the Maine Constitution to fix flaws in the law identified by the state's highest court.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Maine delegation wants permits forfeited by ‘The Codfather’ redistributed
Fishing permits held by Carlos Rafael of New Bedford should go to fishermen throughout the Northeast who suffered from his crimes, the delegation says.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Lewiston to get $3.4 million to address lead hazard in housing
Sen. Susan Collins announces the federal grants that will go toward lead abatement programs for 220 housing units.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Strategic work on block of wood sends Maine Scout to Pinewood Derby championships
Trevor Russell, 8, of North Anson is headed to New York City after winning the local race in March and the regional competition in April.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Extra visas could ease Maine tourism industry’s labor shortage
The Department of Homeland Security says it will offer extra H-2B visas for temporary seasonal workers, which could help restaurants and hotels find workers for jobs they've been struggling to fill.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Coast Guard searches for man believed to have fallen out of kayak near Milbridge
Officials say they picked up a mayday call Wednesday morning and are searching the area near Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Grant to help pay for new veterans center on University of Maine at Augusta campus
As part of its emphasis on serving ex-military students, the school will provide a meeting space used in part to help with transitioning back to civilian life.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Fairfield man caught on camera allegedly stealing gun
Michael Cilley, 48, has been identified as the man recorded reaching over a counter at A&G Shooting Supply, grabbing a handgun and tucking it into his waistband
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