Rezoning the parcels brings the airport into compliance with federal funding requirements.
Posted inMaine, News
Building a medical school at the University of Maine is not feasible, study says
The report says more primary care physicians are needed, but the cost of constructing a medical training facility on the Orono campus makes it unrealistic in the near future.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn mobile home park residents to seek moratorium on rent increases
Residents want the City Council to implement rent stability measures as mobile home parks across the state continue to experience rent increases.
Posted inMaine, News
Police locate missing West Paris man
Police had issued a Silver Alert for the 73-year-old, who was last seen at about 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Posted inMaine, News
State solicits comments on Highland Plantation land use regulations
Plantation residents voted in April 2025 to return to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for zoning, land uses and planning.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Former Maine hockey goalie Jeremy Swayman earns first Olympic berth
Coming off his roughest pro season, the Boston Bruins’ netminder was recently named to the US Olympic team in the midst of a rebound season.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills to give final State of the State speech Jan. 27
Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Monday night snow to give way to potential mix of sleet, freezing rain across Maine
The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine secures $1.9M settlement for bitcoin kiosk scam victims
Bitcoin Depot has agreed to refund money that was taken through its kiosks by third-party scammers who defrauded Maine consumers.
Posted inSports
Press Herald sports writer Drew Bonifant voted Maine Sportswriter of the Year
Bonifant, who joined the Portland Press Herald in 2022, wins the award for the first time.