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See historical photos of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Cheney, who died Monday, visited Maine multiple times, including on the campaign trail in 2000 and again as vice president in 2002.

Local & State, News

First phases get preliminary approval for Gorham fairways development

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Troiano Properties, the developer, received preliminary approval from the Planning Board for Phases 1-5 that total 515 housing units.

Local & State, News

Saco passes emergency moratorium on mobile home rent increases

by Sydney Richelieu November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

After hearing from residents, Saco officials approved a moratorium to help those living in mobile home parks.

Local & State, News

A Westbrook legend of the street is dead

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Hawkins, a regular on the city streets, dies at age 56.

News

Gorham Notes: Town Council schedules Nov. 10 special meeting

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Gorham Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the board’s chambers at the Municipal Center, 75 South St. The newly elected town councilors will be sworn in following a reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. to fill board leadership. Its regular monthly meeting, normally scheduled on the first […]

Local & State, News

Windham sets deadline for Viola Lane residents to establish association

by Rory Sweeting November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Viola Lane, a private road looking to be taken up by the town, must establish a homeowners association by Nov. 25.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

by CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Mainers turning out to vote on state referendums, local races

by Press Herald staff report November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Maine voters are considering changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, with municipal races and referendums also on the ballot for many.