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Playoffs heat up for teams in Varsity Maine football polls

Thornton Academy’s Logan LeBlanc (11) catches a long pass with one hand while Bonny Eagle’s Ben Noe (6) plays defense during their game in Saco on Saturday, October 24, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Thornton Academy’s Logan LeBlanc, left, catches a long pass with one hand while Bonny…

For Maine, as for America, a bright new political day | Douglas Rooks

Troy Jackson hugs Hannah Pingree after her win in the governor’s race at the Maine Democratic watch party at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Troy Jackson hugs Hannah Pingree after her win in the governor’s race at the Maine…

Here’s who won in Saco municipal elections

Lotchana O’Brien, left, and Sviatlana Rek set up voting booths in Linnell Gymnasium as the city of Saco prepares for voting at Thornton Academy on Monday evening. (Staff photo by Derek Davis) " data-image-caption=" Lotchana O’Brien, left, and Sviatlana Rek set up voting booths in Linnell Gymnasium as the city of Saco…

This stubborn dinosaur in Brunswick wrestles with the AI phenomenon | Column

FILE – A person types on a keyboard on June 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Climate_Choices_Buying_Sustainably_68579.jpg?w=780" /> Some find it useful, others are less optimistic.

Freeport-area schools ask what it means to value education | Column

RSU 5 superintendent " data-image-caption=" Tom Gray is superintendent of Regional School Unit 5, which oversees schools in the towns of Freeport, Durham and Pownal. (Courtesy of RSU 5) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/Tom-Gray.jpg?w=780" /> How might we extend the…

New candidates elected to Bowdoinham selectboard

Bowdoinham Town Office Lift. " data-image-caption=" Bowdoinham Town Hall. " data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Bowdoinham_Town_Hall_Lift-14.jpg?w=780" /> Two of four candidates won Tuesday.

New month, new crop of films at Maine indie movie theaters

An image from “La Bola Negra.” (Image courtesy of Netflix) " data-image-caption=" An image from “La Bola Negra.” (Image courtesy of Netflix) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/image6.jpg?w=780" /> Among the offerings are a classic Charlie Chaplin, a likely Oscar contender…

North Berwick bans data centers, South Berwick elects Select Board members

By 8:30 a.m., about 500 voters lined up to vote at Berwick Town Hall. The line moved quickly, and stretched from the front steps of Town Hall and along the sidewalk, nearly encircling the building. " data-image-caption=" Voters lined up outside Berwick Town Hall in 2020. (Bob Keyes/Staff Photographer) "…

Bath-area voters elect 2 school board members

BATH, March 14, 2026 – Filer of Bath City Hall in downtown Bath. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Bath City Hall in March 2026. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) "…

Windham votes down every referendum question

WINDHAM, February 19, 2026 -File photo of Windham Middle School taken on Feb. 19, 2026. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Windham Middle School in February. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) "…

York voters approve full slate of referendum questions

York Town Hall in York Village Tuesday (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" York voters will decide on six referendums this fall. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) "…

Scarborough elects town councilors, passes radio system referendum

A voter fills out their ballot at Falmouth High School’s polling place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" A voter fills out their ballot at Falmouth High School’s polling place on Tuesday. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) "…

Kennebunkport residents approve Prelude funding, plus Kennebunk referendum results

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME – MAY 16: A ÒWelcome To KennebunkportÓ sign is seen Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Kennebunkport, Maine. (Staff Photo by Joel Page/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/05/6.-Kennebunkport-1.jpg?w=780" /> Kennebunkport residents…

Debut novelist explores a remote Maine island as a ‘crucible for character’

Author Rose Smith. (Photo by Nils Juul-Hansen) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Rose-Smith_3-1-e1793739353649.jpg?w=780" /> Rose Smith talks about ‘The Shared Life of Egan and Lucian,’ the ‘Odyssey’ and the pull of the natural world, and the artists who shaped her.

Cape Elizabeth elects Town Council, School Board members

Cape Elizabeth Town Hall. (Courtesy of the town of Cape Elizabeth) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/cape-elizabeth-town-hall-1694002914.jpeg?w=780" /> A record number of ballots were cast absentee, said the town.

Kittery elects town councilors, school committee members

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, seen from Memorial Bridge in Kittery in April 2025, uses roughly half of the Kittery Water District’s supply. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/02/20250417_pnsy_12.jpg?w=780" /> Both incumbent candidates will serve…

Read the poem ‘Ode to Soup’ by Ruby Van Dyk

Deep Water " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/Deep-Water-1757345452.jpg?w=780" /> Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

NECEC should not be renegotiated now | Opinion

JOHNSON MOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP, ME – NOVEMBER 30: A section of the NECEC corridor in Johnson Mountain Township is covered with straw on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Crews put down the straw for erosion control. (Staff photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" A section of the NECEC corridor in…

When heating oil surges, Mainers must weather it together | Opinion

Peter Ellingwood finishes a delivery of heating oil, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Farmington, Maine. Many Mainers will receive a $450 energy relief check starting this week, following a $473 million emergency funding bill recently approved any the Legislature. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) " data-image-caption=" Peter…

Caregiving is essential to Maine | Letter

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize those who provide care for family members and friends and to consider how prepared our communities are to support them. Maine is the oldest state in the nation. Many of us are already caregivers, and many more will become caregivers in the future. The…

Please stop vilifying the rich | Letter

The top 1% of our earners pay for more than 20% of all taxes, while the bottom 50% pay about 3%. Please stop vilifying those who fund the programs others rely on. We live in a capitalistic society where all are free to become capitalists. Please stop making capitalists feel unwanted and unneeded; they already pay

Mainers, test your well water | Letter

My family is dealing with contaminated water — specifically uranium and arsenic in our well water. We tested the water eight years ago when we moved in but the levels of these chemicals have changed dramatically and now pose a serious health risk. We have no idea how long we have been drinking this poisonous

Maine startup develops AI tool for mom-and-pop convenience stores

Nishant Patel, left, and Sanjay Patel are business partners with Storeveu, a retail platform that helps small retailers track sales and inventory. They are photographed on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Mechanic Falls. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Nishant Patel, left, and Sanjay Patel are…

Jackie Sartoris reelected as Cumberland County DA

Stephanie Anderson, left, is running for Cumberland County district attorney against incumbent Jacqueline Sartoris. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/10/Jacqueline-Sartoris-Stephanie-Anderson.jpg?w=780" /> The race was framed as a choice…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Charles Christy

Robert “Bob” Charles Christy " data-image-caption=" Robert “Bob” Charles Christy " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/613809christy.jpg?w=231" /> SCARBOROUGH - Robert “Bob” Charles Christy, 66, of Scarborough, Maine, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on Nov. ...

Candidates elected to Brunswick council, school board

Bowdoin College students exit the Brunswick Town Hall after voting on Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026. Riley Board/Staff Writer) " data-image-caption=" Bowdoin College students exit the Brunswick Town Hall after voting early in October. (Riley Board/Staff Writer) "…

Standish voters pass mobile home rent control, split on charter changes

Standish Municipal Center, where Standish voters cast ballots this election season. (File photo) " data-image-caption=" Standish Municipal Center, where Standish voters cast ballots this election season. (File photo) " data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/town_hall.jpg?w=696" /> The…

Freeport voters reject launch of landlocked ship

Island Rover, an 80-ton, a 113-foot steel schooner built by Harold Arndt which he started building over 30 years ago. He says the city won’t allow him to launch into the water. He is hoping a citizen’s initiative will make it onto the ballot in June, so people in Freeport can vote on whether his boat should allowed to…

Gorham elects town councilors, school committee

Bruce Ordway votes in 2025 at the Gorham Municipal Center. " data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/42319613_20250610_Gorham-Vote_4.jpg?w=780" /> Gorham voters also passed a $6.7 million bond for high school renovations.

Scarborough girls soccer wins fifth straight A South title

Gwen Martin, left, and Josie Duncan of Scarborough celebrate with their team after the Red Storm won the Class A South regional over Kennebunk in Scarborough on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Scarborough’s Gwen Martin, left, and Josie Duncan celebrate after the Red…

Bridgton residents vote down all local referenda

Maine Matters logo for feature images " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/10/MaineMatters_feature-pph_d8f505.jpg?w=780" /> Bridgton rejected all three local questions on the ballot.

Camden Hills girls soccer rolls to A North crown

Camden Hills’ celebrates a win over Mt. Ararat in the Class A North girls soccer regional final Tuesday November 3, 2026 in Topsham. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Camden Hills players celebrate their win over Mt. Ararat in the Class A North girls soccer final Tuesday in Topsham. (Anna…

Chellie Pingree wins Maine’s 1st district, cruising to 10th term

Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, speaks to supporters at a Maine Democratic Party watch party Tuesday. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, speaks to supporters at a Maine Democratic Party watch party Tuesday. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) "…

Yarmouth approves $2 million school recreation bond

Hannah Pingree and state Senator Teresa Pierce, D-Cumberland, third from left, take a photo with the Yarmouth High School cross country team outside of Yarmouth High School on Tuesday. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Hannah Pingree and state Senator Teresa Pierce, D-Cumberland, third from left…

B.J. Hammer no longer with Bowdoin football team

Bowdoin football coach B.J. Hammer comes to Brunswick after three years at Allegheny College where his team improved each year. " data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/IMG_1738.jpg?w=780" /> Hammer was placed on a leave of absence on Oct. 22.

Hannah Pingree wins Maine governor’s race

Hannah Pingree hugs her father after announcing to her family that the governor’s race had been called for her at the Maine Democratic watch party at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Hannah Pingree hugs her father after…

Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap neck and neck in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, left, the Republican nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, is seen during a September roundtable in Lewiston. State Auditor Matt Dunlap, right, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, speaks at a campaign event in June in Bar Harbor. (Libby Kamrowski…

Paul LePage, Matt Dunlap race too close to call in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, left, the Republican nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, is seen during a September roundtable in Lewiston. State Auditor Matt Dunlap, right, the Democratic nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, speaks at a campaign event in June in Bar Harbor. (Libby Kamrowski…

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win U.S. Senate seat

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson speaks at an election night event early Wednesday morning in Portland. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson speaks at an election night event early Wednesday morning in Portland. (Brianna Soukup/Staff…

Thornton Academy boys soccer blitzes Falmouth to win its first A South title

Thornton Academy celebrates with the Maine Principals’ Association plaque after the Golden Trojans beat Falmouth 5-1 during the Class A South regional final in Scarborough on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Thornton Academy celebrates after beating Falmouth 5-1 in…

Brunswick boys soccer defeats Camden Hills in A North final

Brunswick’s Oliver Gorchoff reacts after scoring a game winning goal in overtime against Camden Hills in the Class A North boys soccer regional final Tuesday November 3, 2026 in Topsham. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Brunswick’s Oliver Gorchoff celebrates after scoring in overtime against…

Thornton Academy, a longtime football school, is now also a futbol school

Thornton Academy head coach George Sherry gets a moment with the Maine Principals’ Association plaque after the Golden Trojans beat Falmouth 5-1 during the Class A South regional final in Scarborough on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Thornton Academy coach George…

See who’s No. 1 in the final Varsity Maine volleyball poll of 2026

Greely players celebrate after their Class B Volleyball State Championship win against Washington Academy at SMCC in South Portland on Saturday, October 31, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Greely players celebrate after beating Washington 3-0 to win the Class B volleyball championship…

These 10 graphics break down Maine’s election results

Voters line up to cast their ballots during in-person early absentee voting in the State of Maine Room at Portland City Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Voters line up to cast their ballots during in-person early absentee voting in the State of Maine Room at…

9 regional finalists in Varsity Maine field hockey poll

Brooke Brunelle of Cheverus clears the ball from in front of the goal as Cheverus goalkeeper Bronwyn Roberts protects the box on a Biddeford corner during Wednesday’s game in Biddeford. Cheverus won 2-1. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Brooke Brunelle of Cheverus clears the ball from in front…

Varsity Maine girls soccer poll heading into regional finals

Alice DeGeorge of Cape Elizaebth, right, and Lauren Jabar of Yarmouth race for control of a loose ball during a game at Yarmouth High School on Thursday. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Yarmouth’s Lauren Jabar chases down Cape Elizabeth’s Alice DeGeorge during a high school girls soccer game…

Varsity Maine boys soccer poll features 7 regional finalists

Brunswick’s Oliver Gorchoff looks toward the goal with possession of the ball against Lewiston on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Brunswick. Lewiston won 1-0 in overtime. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Brunswick’s Oliver Gorchoff looks toward the goal Thursday against Lewiston during a…

As Cumberland bridge closes, locals hope for a way across

Cumberland’s Mill Road bridge seen on Friday, October 9, 2026. The bridge is closing due to it being found unsafe by the Maine Dept. of Transportation. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Cumberland’s Mill Road bridge seen on Oct. 9. The bridge is closing due to it being found unsafe by the…

Maine on pace for record midterm voter turnout

Voters fill out their ballots then wait in line to put in counting machine around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday November 3, 2026 at the the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Sandra M. Prescott Clubhouse in Gardiner. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Voters fill out their ballots then wait in line to put…

Wildfire in White Mountain National Forest grows to more than 375 acres

A wildfire raged in roughly 300 acres of the White Mountain National Forest in Coos County, New Hampshire, according to the U.S. Forest Service, which first responded to the fire in Coos County, New Hampshire, about 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 1. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service) " data-image-caption=" A wildfire in…

Meet Varsity Maine’s 10 unsung heroes of October

Kasey Plaud of Gorham returns the ball during Thursday’s game against Thornton Academy in Saco. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Gorham’s Kasey Plaud hits the ball at the net during the Rams’ 3-1 win over Thornton Academy on Thursday in Saco. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) "…

Poll watchers from the Department of Justice, other groups on the ground in Maine

People from the Maine Veterans Alliance, left and Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, right, monitor voters Tuesday morning at the Montello Elementary School polling station on East Avenue in Lewiston on November 3, 2026. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photogarpher) " data-image-caption=" People from the Maine…

Homeless and having a hard time in Portland | Letter

In Portland, a city known for its “no discrimination” mentality, discrimination is more rampant than ever. From a Subway sandwich shop to the city’s Homeless Services Center, I have experienced this at a personal level, without recourse. Being homeless is already a struggle. It is more so when staff at the city’s HSC…

One of the world’s last remaining Shakers has died in Maine

Sister June Carpenter, one of three practicing Maine Shakers, died Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Shaker Village) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/SisterJune-e1793727829397.jpg?w=780" /> Sister June Carpenter joined the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community in New Gloucester in…

With all eyes on Maine, Election Day 2026 goes pretty smoothly

After filing out a ballot, a voter walks towards the machines around 2:25 p.m. Tuesday November 3, 2026 at the Augusta Civic Center. The center is the one polling place for Augusta. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" A voter walks toward the counting machines after filling out a ballot Tuesday…

Does Brunswick have a publicly owned fitness center? | Fact brief

Brunswick Recreation Center on Neptune Drive. (Photo courtesy of the town of Brunswick) " data-image-caption=" Brunswick Recreation Center on Neptune Drive. (Photo courtesy of the town of Brunswick) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Rec-Center-Front.jpg?w=768" />…

The Axe Man’s collection preserves Oakland’s toolmaking history

Axe historian Howard Hardy holds the Presidential Axe, the King Axe Company’s most famous creation, which was presented to President Teddy Roosevelt during his 1902 tour of Maine. (Ron Joseph photo) " data-image-caption=" Axe historian Howard Hardy holds the Presidential Axe, the King Axe Company’s most famous…

Mesa Grande Taqueria to close in Portland’s East End

PORTLAND, ME – AUGUST 7: Dine out at Mesa Grande Taqueria Wednesday, August 7, 2024. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Mesa Grande Taqueria on Fore Street in Portland, shown in 2024, will close permanently after Nov. 14. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) "…

Greater Portland restaurants embrace Scandinavian cuisine — and habits

Pastries and coffee at Fika, a walk-up Scandinavian-style cafe and bakery in Saco, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Pastries and coffee at Fika, a walk-up Scandinavian-style cafe and bakery in Saco, on Oct. 22. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) "…

Freeport Community Services launches campaign to expand thrift shop, food pantry

The Freeport Community Services thrift shop, which funds many of the services the organization provides to Freeport and Pownal residents, including heating assistance. (Katie Langley/Staff Writer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/TR-thriftshop-1103.jpg?w=780" /> The…

Stanley Wright

WOOLWICH - Stanley Wright, 89, of Woolwich, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Oct. 10, 2026,

South Portland’s ed tech shortage is impacting classrooms

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – SEPTEMBER 8: A student is reflected in the windows of Skillin Elementary School as she walks to Memorial Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (Staff photo by Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" A student is reflected in the windows of Skillin Elementary School on Sept. 8…

Wrong to sit out the Pledge of Allegiance | Letter

On a recent evening I went to speak before Portland City Council on the issue of homelessness and drug use in Portland. The council opens the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. As a sign of respect, I expected everyone in the room, at a minimum, to stand; simply as a matter of common courtesy.

Senior volunteer programs are an antidote to isolation | Letter

(AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Germany_Pensions_57796.jpg?w=780" /> These opportunities for friendship, routine and civic action support participants' emotional and physical well-being.

Buying American has drawbacks for builders | Letter

Portland is part of the broader U.S. housing crisis, and Sen. Angus King recently introduced the Build American Efficiency Act in the U.S. Senate to cut the red tape developers must navigate. While this act could streamline development, it also has drawbacks that would harm the communities that need affordable housing…

Death Notice: Gloria Jean Lathrop

Lathrop, Gloria Jean 83, of Falmouth, Sept. 16. Funeral services, 11 a.m., Nov. 7, Second Parish Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Scarborough. ...

Death Notice: Robert Michael Arena

Arena, Robert Michael 85, of Kennebunk, Oct. 31. Visitation, Nov. 4, 9 to 10:30 am, Bibber Memorial Chapel,Kennebunk, followed by ...

Obituary: Gloria Jean Lathrop

Gloria Jean Lathrop " data-image-caption=" Gloria Jean Lathrop " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/lathrop-613655.jpg?w=411" /> FALMOUTH - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Lathrop, 83, on Sept. 16, ...

Death Notice: Nancy Lee Wakefield

Wakefield, Nancy Lee 83, of South Portland, Oct. 27. Celebration, Nov. 14, 1 p.m., North Livermore Baptist Church, Livermore, ...

Obituary: Robert Michael Arena

Robert Michael Arena " data-image-caption=" Robert Michael Arena " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/arena-613633.jpg?w=641" /> KENNEBUNK - Robert Michael Arena, known in his youth as “Bobby” and to friends as Bob and to his seven grandchildren ...

Death Notice: Connie M. Flaherty

Flaherty, Connie M. 83, of Scarborough, Oct. 28. Services Hobbs Funeral Home, Scarborough, Nov. 6. Visitation,10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with ...

Obituary: Nancy Lee Wakefield

Screenshot " data-image-caption=" Screenshot " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/Nancy-L.-Wakefield-Obituary-Pic-1-1.jpeg?w=508" /> SOUTH PORTLAND - Nancy Lee Wakefield, 83, of South Portland, left us quietly on Oct. 27, 2026. Affectionately known as “Gee” ...

Obituary: Connie M. Flaherty

Connie M. Flaherty " data-image-caption=" Connie M. Flaherty " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/11/flaherty-613577.jpg?w=780" /> SCARBOROUGH - Connie M. Flaherty, 83, of Scarborough, passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center following complications from ...

Rockets end Celtics 5-game winning streak

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, looks to pass the ball while under pressure from Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) " data-image-caption=" Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, looks to pass the…

Cooper Flagg scores 17 in Mavs’ loss to Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reaches toward teammate P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero) " data-image-caption=" Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg slaps hands with P.J. Washington during a game…

Bruins extend home winning streak to 6

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with fans after scoring the game winning goal in a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) " data-image-caption=" Forward David Pastrnak celebrates with fans after scoring the…

Red Sox’s Chad Tracy, Payton Tolle finalists for MLB awards

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) " data-image-caption=" Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy watches during the first inning of a baseball game June 9…

Portland City Council approves funding for industrial park warming shelter

PORTLAND, ME – JUNE 12: The site of new shelter proposed for asylum seekers at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway in Portland on Monday, June 12, 2023. (Staff photo by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" The building at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway in Portland, seen in June 2023, where the city…

Maine men’s basketball falls to Providence in season opener

20851# 01umainehoops ORONO, MAINE OCTOBER 27 2022 University of Maine Black Bears basketball coach Chris Markwood instructs the team during practice at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium at the university in Orono, Maine Thursday October 27, 2022. Markwood is beginning his first season as the team’s head coach. (Rich…

Westbrook bans standalone data centers

An aerial rendering of the third phase of Rock Row, a 110-acre multiuse development in Westbrook. (Courtesy of Waterstone Properties) " data-image-caption=" An aerial rendering of the third phase of Rock Row, the 110-acre multiuse development in Westbrook. The City Council updated the land use ordinance to remove the…