Kittery author wins Children’s History Book Prize
Rodman Philbrick received the award from the New York Historical Society for ‘We Own the Sky,’ set in Maine in
Read More
PressHerald
Maine’s high court rules lawmakers may still enact citizen referendums
The decision likely only affects one question, which lawmakers say enjoys widespread support in the Legislature and across the state:
Read MoreMills announces plan to add 140 treatment beds to combat ongoing opioid crisis
The $6 million investment is the latest effort to reverse an epidemic that claimed a record 716 lives just last
Read MoreThree states, including Maine, remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for such
Read MoreService dog training organization sues Maine Mall, claiming discrimination
Mission Working Dogs of Oxford claims its handlers and dogs were detained and then kicked out of the mall unlawfully
Read MoreQuill Books & Beverage in Westbrook to close
The owners of the bookstore/cafe blamed post-pandemic changes in the city of Westbrook.Read More
Read MorePortland looks for answers as new homeless encampments pop up around the city
With people living in at least 130 tents scattered throughout the city, officials have planned a listening session for next
Read MoreWillard Beach in South Portland to reopen Thursday
The popular beach located near Southern Maine Technical College is safe to use after being closed for 1 week following
Read MoreNonprofit unionizes in effort to change leadership, restore program
Employees at Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine are calling for the removal of its executive director and the
Read MoreSt. Lawrence Arts Center changes its name as it reboots expansion plan
The Munjoy Hill nonprofit, now called The Hill Arts, hopes to break ground next year on a 400-seat performance venue.Read
Read MoreStandish will sell donated land to soccer club for $1, ending dispute
Walter Butler donated the 22-acre parcel to the town in 2014 with the intent that it be used for soccer
Read MoreLawmakers work on bill to let Wabanaki tribes benefit from federal laws
The bill would grant the Wabanaki tribes in Maine to federal laws that benefit the nation’s 570 other federally recognized
Read MorePortland City Council postpones budget vote in hopes of getting General Assistance relief
The city has asked Gov. Janet Mills to support an increase in General Assistance reimbursements, as well as for help
Read MoreCoal pile in Portland raises environmental, health concerns as dust spreads to other properties
Sprague Energy, one of the Northeast’s largest suppliers of energy products, said it has undergone numerous inspections by MDEP and has
Read More