Last Sunday’s story, “A groundswell of everyday people,” was long and descriptive but lacking in hard news about the many “Hands Off!” rallies around the state. Only eight community rallies were even mentioned when, in fact, there were at least 29 of them – including Bridgton, Lubec, Millinocket, Rockland, Houlton, Bath and York. Brunswick, where […]
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2024-25 Press Herald All-Region boys basketball team
Players from state champions Windham and Falmouth are included among southern Maine’s best.
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Posted inLocal & State
Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge announced the 2025 Sense of Wonder Photo Contest begins April 1. According to a news release, the Friends are inviting photographers of all ages to submit photos for the fifth annual contest. Submissions will be accepted through June 15. Participants may submit up to three photos to […]
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Ten schools are represented on the list of the state’s top skiers.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Local & State
Gray parks official receives prestigious MRPA award
Gray Facilities and Parks Director Mo Russo recently received the Outstanding Parks Professional Award from the state Recreation and Park Association.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: Sheriff celebrates employees, citizens academy graduates
A citizen saw a York County resident wandering in the roadway, and quietly stepped in to assist York County Sheriff’s Office deputies help the older resident who was experiencing cognitive difficulties. Jennifer Stonehouse gently calmed the individual, and in so doing, helped the situation end safely. A member of the YCSO command staff, Operations Major […]
Posted inLocal & State, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Students worldwide tune into French with a competition by Falmouth teacher
The song bracket competition “Manie Musicale” was created by Falmouth Middle School teacher Michelle Fournier in 2017 and now has over 800,000 participants in 35 countries.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys indoor track: 2025 Press Herald All-Region team
A trio of Class A sprinters highlight this group of southern Maine standouts.
Posted inLocal & State, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Children on MaineCare brace the challenges of finding orthodontics
A sliver of orthodontists can accept the low-income insurance. One clinic in Portland is finding a way to serve these adolescent patients, with plans to expand their service.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
More and more Maine homes are selling for millions of dollars
Maine’s luxury real estate market had a record year in 2024, while the number of properties sold for more than $1 million has quadrupled over the last 5 years.