News - Portland Press Herald

Cumberland County has received bulk of money ICE owed it for holding detainees at jail

by Morgan Womack February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The county is still waiting on nearly $500,000 from the Department of Homeland Security, about $200,000 of which has not yet been approved by the agency.

Business, Maine, News

CMP bills could drop slightly this summer

by Daniel Kool February 17, 2026February 23, 2026

Maine’s largest utility is proposing a slight decrease in monthly costs as it plans a longer-term rate plan.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Casco principal plans to increase literacy in young students

by Rory Sweeting February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Steve Gagne said Crooked River Elementary School received $5,000 from the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, and he plans to use it well.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Second trial begins for man accused of killing toddler in Edgecomb

by Emily Allen February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

Tyler Witham-Jordan has been charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the 2022 death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan.

Maine, News

Gov. Janet Mills reflects on growing up in Gorham

by Robert Lowell February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The way it was for Gov. Janet Mills: biking and building snow forts.

Business, Food, Maine

For restaurant workers, seasonal jobs come with perks

by Peggy Grodinsky February 17, 2026February 24, 2026

Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.