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Maine Mariners have five-game winning streak snapped
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (603+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...
Maine's high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (442+ words) Maine's highest court revisited the issue of ranked-choice voting Wednesday as groups push to use the process in gubernatorial elections. A bill pending in the Legislature, LD 1666, aims to get over that hurdle by specifying that a plurality is only…...
Maine restaurateur Dana Street, chef Thomas Takashi Cooke among finalists for James Beard Awards
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (309+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The list of finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards was released Tuesday and two people from Maine are among the nominees, according to our media partners WMTW. Dana Street, who co-owns the Portland establishments Fore Street, Scales,…...
Bangor Mall sale could bring redevelopment, housing to property
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (163+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A group of investors has signed a purchase and sale agreement for the Bangor Mall, state Senator Joe Baldacci (D - Bangor) announced yesterday. Baldacci said a businessman from a family that has been in business locally for…...
Maine leaders push back against Pres. Trump's executive order to create voter list
13+ hour ago (222+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine leaders are pushing back against the President's executive order trying to change the way the nation votes. His new executive order calls on Homeland Security to create a list of verified voters in each state, with the…...
Maine lawmakers approve funding for potential statewide school cell phone ban
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (465+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " The governor's wish for a statewide cell phone ban now has money backing it after legislators set aside funding in the state budget. The Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee recently signed off on $350,000 to support the initiative…...
Hundreds of Maine households impacted by ICE surge have been seeking rental assistance
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (251+ words) Fearing a rise in evictions, several groups around Maine are providing help to immigrant households feeling economic effects from the federal enforcement surge in January. The Portland-based non-profit Project HOME has been providing rental assistance to households who had a…...
A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (631+ words) Maine county jails may soon have more say about whether to accept some detainees from federal immigration authorities. Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she supports LD 2058, which lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed this week. The bill…...
Varsity Maine Girls Indoor Track Athlete of the Year: Isabella Harmon, Scarborough
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (684+ words) Proud to support Varsity Maine All-Region players and teams. Hammond Lumber Company serves contractors, homeowners and DIYers from 34 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. hammondlumber.com Among her many talents, Isabella Harmon is known for her speed. But what she…...
Bangor pup competing for ‘Cutest Dog’ title
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (205+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A dog from Bangor could soon be crowned a national champion but she needs your help. Pixie is a 2-year-old dog from the Virgin Islands, brought to Maine by Grammy Rose Dog Sanctuary & Rescue in Acton and…...