News - Portland Press Herald

Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways

by Penelope Overton April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.

Community, News

South Portland School Board has a new vice chair

by Dana Richie April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Board member Tyler Smith will fill the vacancy.

Community, News

Portland officials propose staff cuts to limit tax increase next year

by Andrew Rice April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

City Manager Danielle West’s budget proposal would cut 74 staff positions, including 35 from the city’s shelter for asylum seekers that closed last month.

Community, News

South Portland schools may delay elementary school reconfiguration

by Dana Richie April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The School Board may vote in 2 weeks on whether to delay the process.

Community, Cops & Courts, News

Ellsworth, Hancock County law enforcement could have prevented fatal crash, lawsuit alleges

by Drew Johnson April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

David Worcester was killed in 2024 when Nicholas Libby crossed the center line and crashed into his vehicle. His estate says officers pulled Libby over before the deadly wreck but let him go, despite signs that he was intoxicated.