The King of Jabberwocky remains unrestrained | Opinion We don't have a president. We have a Lewis Carroll creation.

The King of Jabberwocky remains unrestrained | Opinion

A largely forgotten founder may have been our country’s most vital | Douglas Rooks It was Thomas Jefferson who first expressed the leading idea of America.

A largely forgotten founder may have been our country’s most vital | Douglas Rooks

Could Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit have national impacts? Lawyers behind high-profile attacks on tribal sovereignty elsewhere are making a familiar argument in Maine.

Could Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit have national impacts?

Prosecutors drop felony charges against 4 men accused in 2024 Portland fight The men, whose attorneys said they reached plea deals on Wednesday, were among those accused of attacking members of a rival biker gang.

Prosecutors drop felony charges against 4 men accused in 2024 Portland fight

The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn’t pass — this year This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire eight-year tenure.

The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn’t pass — this year

Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors

A veteran’s case for discipline in the use of military force | Opinion If we're going to risk American lives, we deserve more than fearmongering and grandstanding.

A veteran’s case for discipline in the use of military force | Opinion

Sign up for food writing retreats in Maine Maine cookbook author Kathy Gunst is leading the workshops.

Sign up for food writing retreats in Maine

Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency's reviews.

Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys

3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year's fellows.

3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships

Portland Farmers’ Market opening its outdoor season Saturday The market returns to its usual location in Deering Oaks Park.

Portland Farmers’ Market opening its outdoor season Saturday

Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.

Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief

New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.

New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers

Reconfiguring South Portland’s schools has parents divided It's been two weeks since the South Portland School Board voted to close Kaler and reconfigure the remaining elementary schools.

Reconfiguring South Portland’s schools has parents divided

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money A new, free clinic run by UMaine's business school and the state's public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

Maine islands could be offshore labs solving for a statewide crisis | Column Affordable housing remains a barrier in a social system on the verge of breaking.

Maine islands could be offshore labs solving for a statewide crisis | Column

Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026 The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.

Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026

This Maine author’s YA novel is now a stage musical 'Freak the Mighty,' by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month.

This Maine author’s YA novel is now a stage musical

The reassuring sound of one man’s life | Opinion The ch-chink, ch-chink of a passing walker or a cane will always remind me of a man I'm lucky to know.

The reassuring sound of one man’s life | Opinion

If you want to flip the Senate, you should be voting for Janet Mills | Opinion We must not squander this chance to oust Sen. Susan Collins by voting for an inexperienced candidate with tons of baggage.

If you want to flip the Senate, you should be voting for Janet Mills | Opinion

UMaine professor looks for ghosts in Stephen King’s work In ‘Monsters in the Archives,’ Caroline Bicks chronicles a year in Stephen King’s archives.

UMaine professor looks for ghosts in Stephen King’s work

More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column Hoping to play more while she's here, a part-time Peaks Island resident started teaching the game. People want in.

More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column

Read the poem ‘type’ by Goldie Peacock Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Read the poem ‘type’ by Goldie Peacock

People with disabilities slam Graham Platner’s use of ‘R word’ The Sullivan oyster farmer used the word in a recent interview.

People with disabilities slam Graham Platner’s use of ‘R word’

The world’s oldest chicken lives in Portland. Her name is Gertie. Guinness World Records has recognized a blind, jazz-loving, 15-year-old hen in Portland as the oldest living chicken on Earth.

The world’s oldest chicken lives in Portland. Her name is Gertie.

Planned Parenthood backs Janet Mills in Democratic primary for US Senate The endorsement comes at a pivotal time for the governor, who is trailing political newcomer Graham Platner by double digits in most independent polls.

Planned Parenthood backs Janet Mills in Democratic primary for US Senate

Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.

Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure

Parent company of Lewiston manufacturer Elmet to go public with IPO Elmet Group has been privately held since it was acquired by Portland-based Anania and Associates in 2015.

Parent company of Lewiston manufacturer Elmet to go public with IPO

Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison The state agency has denied Zachary Swain's allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.

Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison

Paul LePage should not represent Maine in the House | Opinion The 2nd Congressional District race has been flying under the radar. Democrats would be wise to change that.

Paul LePage should not represent Maine in the House | Opinion