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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2h

Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef

With prices nationwide at an all-time high, producers weigh price increases against customer loyalty.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2h

UMF recognized as top school by U.S. News & World Report

The liberal arts college ranked in the top 10 in 4 different categories.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 8h

Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.

Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 8h

Bar Futo, on Fore Street in Portland, to close in November

The restaurant had been open nearly 3 years.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

Storm heading for Maine could bring rain, gusty wind

The amount of rain in southern Maine between Sunday and Tuesday will depend on the track of a coastal low making its way up the East Coast.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

Portland jetport cracking down on parking scofflaws

The airport's pick-up parking lot is for immediate arrivals only, but some vehicles have been left there unattended for hours, even days.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

Hearts of Pine exploring adding a women's team

Early stage discussions with Portland are taking place to determine if a new pre-professional team can be a fit for the franchise and Fitzpatrick Stadium.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

Report: Gov. Janet Mills to launch U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday

Mills said last month she likely wouldn't make a decision about entering the race for Sen. Susan Collins' seat until November.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

DA dismisses election interference case against state lawmaker in light of new evidence

Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, had pleaded not guilty this week to attempting to influence another person's decision during a municipal election in April.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools

Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board's recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 1d

A Portland neighborhood hammered for decades by highway noise may finally see a fix

In the wake of the failed Gorham Connector proposal, the Maine Turnpike Authority is taking steps to communicate more about projects and long-term plans. Residents of outer Forest Avenue may be among ...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Maine lawmaker pleads not guilty in election interference case

Rep. Nina Milliken, a Democrat from the Hancock County town of Blue Hill, entered her plea in writing in advance of an arraignment that had been scheduled for Tuesday.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Maine hotels named among the best in the world, region

The White Barn Inn in Kennebunk makes both lists as a winner of the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, along with 4 other hotels that ranked as regional favorites.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Kennebunk teacher resigns after social media post on assassination of Charlie Kirk

The post regarding the death of the right-wing activist led to the resignation of a high school teacher in RSU 21.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Dueling rallies in Scarborough reflect differing views of ICE’s actions in Maine and around nation

Demonstrators outside Town Hall decry the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while protesters about a mile down Route 1 gather to show their support for immigration and law enforcement of...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 3d

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Portland Jetport warns of shutdown impacts from other airports

Air traffic controllers and other essential federal employees are showing up for work at Maine's largest airport, but flights to and from other airports experiencing staffing irregularities have been...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 3d

Feds' repeal of English learner guidance could hurt Maine

Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingua...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 3d

Back Cove Festival contract stalls after concerns raised by councilors, city residents

The City Council's Housing and Economic Development Committee postponed a vote on advancing a three-year contract to continue the festival after a revised contract left several councilors with concern...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 3d

Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns

Money doesn't guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of ...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

Maine accuses woman of $22K scam over bison beauty product research

Prosecutors say she forged lab reports and bank records to keep grant funding after the project was questioned. She says the state is charging a 'fictitious person' and colluding with her former attor...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

Portland City Council moves forward with warming shelter plan, despite concerns

The City Council unanimously approved $400,300 in funding for a winter warming shelter in Riverton, but many stakeholders are worried that it is too far from downtown to serve homeless residents prope...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.

The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times

On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who've faced added challenges this year.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

South Portland teachers call on board to reach a contract agreement

The district and the union are now in a fact-finding phase of negotiations that have dragged on since March, but can continue talks during the 6- to 10-week process and potentially come to terms on a ...

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman

The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

State auditor and former secretary of state Matthew Dunlap formally launched his campaign to challenge incumbent Rep. Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dunlap formally announces he will challenge Golden in Democratic primary

State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, a former secretary of state and state lawmaker from Old Town, launched his campaign Monday for Maine's 2nd District seat in the U.S. House, which Jared Golden has held si...

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