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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 18h

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 · 20h

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 · 23h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

If built as envisioned, the mixed-use high-rise at 45 Union St. in the Old Port would stand 30 stories tall and transform the city’s skyline.

What to know about a proposed Portland tower that would be Maine’s tallest building

If built as envisioned, the mixed-use high-rise at 45 Union St. in the Old Port would stand 30 stories tall and transform the city's skyline.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Maine's schools are aging. No one has money to fix them.

Rising construction costs, declining enrollment and a growing list of new school requests has prompted the state to reconsider its funding system.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers

After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 2d

Shutdown doesn’t deter visitors at Acadia National Park. For now.

Empty tollbooths and closed visitor centers are greeting tourists as the Trump administration considers 'irreversible' cuts to the National Park Service and other federal agencies.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

We’re looking for people who haven’t previously made news headlines or received major awards but for unsung heroes who go out of their way for others, simply because they care.

If you know someone worthy of this recognition, nominate them here! 👇 We're accepting nominations now until Oct. 17.

Submit nominations for 2024 Mainers to Be Thankful For

Do you know someone whose hard work and generosity makes life better for their fellow Mainers? Nominate them for our annual Thanksgiving feature.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

Every Thanksgiving, we recognize a group of Mainers To Be Thankful For. This year, we're focusing on school workers, and we want your suggestions for the teachers, ed techs, custodians, administrative assistants, nurses, librarians and more who have touched your lives.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

Do you know a school worker who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students, their families and the community?

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

UPDATE: A notice on Acadia National Park’s website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.

Road up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia reopens after daylong closure

A notice on Acadia National Park's website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 4d

A notice on Acadia National Park’s website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.

Road up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia reopens after daylong closure

A notice on Acadia National Park's website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

Devan Newell, of Scarborough, lobbied to have his mother Leslie Newell’s art put up at the Old Port Sea Grill and is working to get it shown elsewhere.

Making art helps with her Parkinson’s. Her son in Maine wants it displayed.

Devan Newell, of Scarborough, lobbied to have his mother Leslie's art put up at the Old Port Sea Grill and is working to get it shown elsewhere.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

The National Park Service has temporarily closed Acadia’s popular Cadillac Summit Road to motor vehicles because of the government shutdown.

Acadia’s Cadillac Summit Road closed because of shutdown

Park officials have also closed several buildings at Acadia National Park.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

Trump taps Maine judge to serve as state’s top federal prosecutor

District Court Judge Andrew Benson has been nominated to serve as Maine's U.S. attorney. If confirmed, he would succeed Darcie McElwee, a Biden nominee whom Trump fired in February.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

Early voting in Maine begins Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 5d

Every year in Maine, the gap widens between the number of schools that need to be replaced and the funding available to build them. Amid a period of aging infrastructure, rising costs and declining enrollment, the state is reconsidering its school construction funding system.

5 takeaways from our reporting on Maine’s school construction backlog

Aging infrastructure and funding challenges have contributed to a growing problem the state has yet to effectively address.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 6d

The company behind the student software program that has been criticized by staff and students at Maine’s community colleges because of persistent delays and technical issues has filed for bankruptcy.

Company behind Maine’s community college software program files for bankruptcy

Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.

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Portland Press Herald @pressherald.com · 6d

Rep. Chellie Pingree was the only member of Maine’s Congressional delegation to support Democrats’ demands in the government funding fight.

Maine delegation points fingers over federal shutdown

Rep. Chellie Pingree was the only member of Maine's Congressional delegation to support Democrats' demands in the government funding fight.

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