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Portland Press Herald News Stories

Articles from the Portland Press Herald, the daily newspaper serving the Portland, Maine area

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  1. From the Chocolate Church: From Afrobeat to the Grateful Dead to singer-songwriters — 3 nights of eclectic music

    2 HR. AGO

    From the Chocolate Church: From Afrobeat to the Grateful Dead to singer-songwriters — 3 nights of eclectic music

    I’m going to admit it here in writing: I may have overdone it with our music programming next week at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Some may say there simply aren’t enough people who are going to come out to warrant this much programming. My hope is to be proven wrong and folks feel like […]

    3 min
  2. Letter: Will Democrats heed the voters’ message?

    2 HR. AGO

    Letter: Will Democrats heed the voters’ message?

    America’s voters have spoken. While the results were not what I had hoped for, the Democratic Party needs to listen. Defeat is not easy to take, but valuable lessons that can be applied to future elections can be learned. During my work as an engineer, after every test of our new products, we were tasked […]

    2 min
  3. Federal inspectors flag widespread deficiencies in Maine child abuse and neglect investigations

    2 HR. AGO

    Federal inspectors flag widespread deficiencies in Maine child abuse and neglect investigations

    Maine's Office of Child and Family Services said problems cited in the audit, which covered cases between October 2021 and September 2022, have been remedied or are in the process of being addressed.

    6 min
  4. Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government

    8 HR. AGO

    Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government

    Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump's endorsement won the Republican Conference's nomination to stay on as speaker next year.

    6 min
  5. Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers

    10 HR. AGO

    Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers

    General Dynamics Bath Iron Works first independent analysis of its economic impact reveals the need of investment for workforce training, recruitment and retention.

    3 min
  6. High school seniors make college decisions official by signing letters of intent

    13 HR. AGO

    High school seniors make college decisions official by signing letters of intent

    Students from throughout the state will make the jump to playing at the Division I and II levels.

    5 min
  7. The Alna Store gains national recognition

    14 HR. AGO

    The Alna Store gains national recognition

    Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. What’s its recipe for success? CEO Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one's vision and fostering community.

    10 min
  8. Portland man appeals verdict, sentence for killing girlfriend in Acadia National Park

    14 HR. AGO

    Portland man appeals verdict, sentence for killing girlfriend in Acadia National Park

    Raymond Lester, 38, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 48 years in state prison. The attorney for his appeal says the jury wasn't told to consider whether his drunkenness played a role in the death.

    3 min
  9. Mobile home park residents push for Bowdoin rent control

    14 HR. AGO

    Mobile home park residents push for Bowdoin rent control

    A Mountain View Estates resident has collected enough signatures to propose a rent stabilization ordinance at Bowdoin's annual town meeting.

    3 min
  10. A new book shines light on a largely forgotten group of female printmakers

    AUG 4

    A new book shines light on a largely forgotten group of female printmakers

    'Trailblazing Women Printmakers: Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and the Folly Cove Designers' reexamines a collective of talented printmakers who operated in Massachusetts in the mid-20th century.

    5 min
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