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Toy Fund is a light in the dark for Maine families escaping domestic violence

by Press Herald staff report December 14, 2025December 13, 2025

Parents who have recently left abusive relationships are seeking help so they can bring much-needed holiday joy to their children.

Maine, News

After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation

by Joe Charpentier December 14, 2025December 15, 2025

Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.

Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News

Savage beasts in Turner, a bed thief in Lewiston and mustache tips for all! | Column

by Mark LaFlamme December 14, 2025December 12, 2025

Mark LaFlamme reflects on facial hair, feather dusters and, gulp, the extraordinary size of Maine’s woodland creatures.

Maine, Nation / World, News

Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers

by Sydney Richelieu December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.

Maine, News

Turkey farmer alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit against state

by Sydney Richelieu December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

A Mercer farmer says the state barred him from serving on a board due to his race.

Nation / World, New England, News

Police have suspect in custody over Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9

by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER December 13, 2025December 15, 2025

Police in Rhode Island say they have a suspect in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two people and wounded nine others.

Maine, News

Toy Fund uses donor support to help military veterans with disabilities

by Press Herald Staff Report December 13, 2025December 12, 2025

One father detailed his struggles with trauma caused by the Iraq War that has left him unable to hold a regular job — and to afford holiday gifts for his kids.

Maine, News

MaineCare provider denies fraud allegations it says were amplified by attacks on Somali community

by Rachel Ohm December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Following claims by a former employee in national news outlets this week, Gateway Community Services said Friday that it did not falsify billing records and has been receiving threats of violence as a result of the reporting.

Maine, News