As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
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Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits his frontrunner stride
Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Music lovers shopped exclusive records and deals during Saturday’s event.
The atrocities in Gaza continue to be minimized | Opinion
Getting arrested seems to be the only way to get the media to pay any attention.
Former St. Dom’s athletes still impacting Maine high school sports
St. Dominic Academy closed nearly a year ago, but its former athletes are making significant contributions at several schools across the state.
Hearts of Pine make changes in backfield before facing FC Naples
Portland is also working to move forward after a season-ending injury to Masashi Wada, one of the team’s top players on and off the field.
CMP’s new rate plan could mean short-term bill decrease, long-term hike
The utility’s latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won’t last.
Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody
Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.
Maine Mariners looking forward to home-ice advantage in playoffs
The Mariners will open in an ECHL playoff series at home for the first time in franchise history.
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
Sea Dogs outfielder Nelly Taylor beat childhood cancer. Now he’s climbing the ladder in Red Sox system
Taylor had a kidney removed at 5 years old, but he’s persevered and earned a promotion to Portland this season.
Mariners lose to Worcester in regular-season home finale
Two goals in the third period give the Railers a victory in a game that won’t affect Maine’s playoff position.
3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships
Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.
Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games
It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
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.
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.
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.
Portland International Jetport tries again to add parking
The latest proposal would add a new public lot with 537 long-term parking spots and jumpstart plans for a garage expansion.
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.
Maine Marathon sets a standard for charitable work
The primary beneficiaries are set for the 35th running on Oct. 4, and the event is approaching a significant fundraising milestone.
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