News - Portland Press Herald

What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?

by Billy Kobin and Randy Billings February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The Democrat proposed a ‘three-part affordability agenda’ Wednesday, parts of which have drawn criticism from Republicans.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

1 dead, 1 hurt after ‘altercation’ in Standish, police say

by Rory Sweeting February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

A fight on Kennie Drive led to the death of one man, but police haven’t said how he was killed or revealed what may have happened at the home.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s first Aldi now expected to open in March

by Kelley Bouchard February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

The discount grocery chain is renovating the former Big Lots store in the Pine Tree Shopping Center in Portland and hiring for full- and part-time positions.

News, Times Record

Brunswick approves another $600K to complete costly sidewalk overhaul

by Katie Langley February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The most recent funding allows for the redesign of the sidewalk at the Lemont Block, which has proved difficult because of accessibility challenges.

Cops & Courts, Maine

His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.

by Emily Allen February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Kevin Toulan alleges in his lawsuit that staff at the Cumberland County Jail ignored his mother ‘for over 9 hours’ while she was in a cell.

Maine, News, Politics

In Maine U.S. Senate race, Democrats burn cash while Sen. Susan Collins stockpiles it

by Randy Billings February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Democratic U.S. senators and governors are backing Gov. Janet Mills, while unions and progressive groups back political newcomer Graham Platner. Both trail Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the money race.