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Staff Writer

Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's cost of living reporter, covering wages, bills and the infrastructure that drives them — from roads, to the state's electric grid to the global supply chains connecting Maine and the rest of the world. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Poland man arrested after vehicle stolen in Minot and stabbing, police say

by Daniel Kool January 13, 2025January 16, 2025

Payton Hamilton, 20, is charged with stealing a blue Ford F-150 from a residence on West Minot Road at around 5 a.m., local officials said.

Local & State, News

Judy Kahrl, philanthropist and reproductive rights activist, dies at 90

by Daniel Kool January 10, 2025January 11, 2025

The Arrowsic resident was an heir to the Procter & Gamble fortune and founder of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights.

Hearts of Pine, Local Sports, News, Sports

Former Lewiston, USM star is first Maine player to join Hearts of Pine soccer team

by Daniel Kool January 8, 2025January 9, 2025

Portland’s new professional soccer team adds Khalid Hersi to its roster.

Local & State, New England

Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter

by Daniel Kool January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.

Local & State, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education

Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted

by Daniel Kool January 8, 2025January 10, 2025

PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.

Health, Local & State, Nation / World, News

Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care

by Daniel Kool January 6, 2025January 7, 2025

The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.

Local & State, News

State asks judge to deny request for pause of Maine’s new gun waiting period

by Daniel Kool January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

A group of firearms advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the 3-day waiting period in November, arguing that the new law violates the U.S. Constitution.