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.
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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.
This food critic’s been diving deep into Greater Portland breakfasts for 20 years
Dan Zarin has critiqued nearly 120 morning meals for The Bollard since 2006.
Hearts of Pine’s Masashi Wada expected to miss rest of season after injury in home opener
The star midfielder has had surgery to repair what the club is calling a major lower leg injury.
Elizabeth Warren to rally with Graham Platner in Portland on Saturday
The U.S. senator from Massachusetts will speak about taking on billionaires and Wall Street, while fighting for workers.
6 Maine events this week include the Maine Culinary Festival in Augusta
See The Second City improv comedy troupe in Gardiner, and singer Mary Fahl in Portland.
19 big concerts across Maine to put on your calendar now
There are pop, rock and country shows all over the state, from Portland to Bangor, now through Labor Day weekend.
The $22M rebuild of Portland’s historic Boyd Block has won honors. How’d they do it?
Funded in part with federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits, ‘the building was quite literally taken apart and reconstructed.’
Saunas heat up a cold East End Beach
Village Sauna hosted 10 sold-out sessions at the Portland beach this weekend, and owners hope to bring the mobile fixture back in the future.
Why some officials are worried about Maine’s drinking water infrastructure
Many of the state’s water mains are nearing the end of their lives, but it can be difficult to predict where or when the next one will fail.
Injury to key player sours Hearts of Pine’s home opener
Portland midfielder Masashi Wada, an all-league player, suffers significant leg injury early in a scoreless match against One Knoxville.
Portland residents hit the trails with city’s new Park Ranger Hike Club
The hike club will take place every other Saturday throughout the spring, showcasing Portland’s expansive trail systems.
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