Special Features

Published
September 18, 2022

Sabbathday Lake Shakers plan to breathe new life into iconic buildings

Projects to restore the great barn and herb house at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village are getting a big boost in funding from federal grants and private donations.
Published
September 17, 2022

From dawn to dusk, a day in Deering Oaks Park

Portland is struggling to balance the many uses of one of its oldest and largest parks.
Published
September 7, 2020

Mayday: Gulf of Maine in distress, a 6-part series on climate change from Staff Writer Colin Woodard
Published
September 18, 2019

Feature obituaries from the Portland Press Herald
Published
September 16, 2019

The perks of being a Portland Press Herald subscriber

Your subscription comes with exclusive benefits.
Published
November 22, 2018

Mainers to be thankful for 2018

We take a moment this season to give thanks to those among us who give time and energy to the larger community, enriching the world around us. Here are some people who stood out to us for working diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.
Published
September 15, 2018

Welcome to Portland: No vacancy

Explore stories, data, drone video, historic photos and more in our special report on the city's housing crisis.
Published
July 18, 2018

Maine’s new immigrants: 12 people share their pain, joy, fears and aspirations

Whether it's a man fleeing war, a solitary child or workers who stay seasonally, they all come in search of a full life. This special report reveals extraordinary personal journeys, examines our history and explores the data behind multiple pathways to America.
Published
December 9, 2017

FCS playoffs: New Hampshire’s hopes end in quarterfinals

The Wildcats fall to South Dakota State, 56-14.
Published
November 23, 2017

Mainers to be thankful for 2017

We take a moment this season to give thanks to those among us who give time and energy to the larger community, enriching the world around us. Here are 10 people who have worked diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.