Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Japanese surrender, Ted Finn looks back on his time on the ‘Mighty Mo.’
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Bat in Portland tests positive for rabies
It is one of 4 confirmed cases of rabies in Cumberland County this year and 26 statewide.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Turnpike Authority, Portland Jetport expect slight increase in Labor Day weekend traffic
MTA and jetport officials expect traffic increases between 1.5%-2% over 2024, with Friday expected to be the busiest of the 4 days.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville nursing home allowed abuse of patient who died, lawsuit claims
A family is suing Mount Joseph nursing home in Waterville, citing a pattern of mistreatment from the top down.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Sports
Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE
Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Enrollment up across Maine’s public university, community college systems
While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Three generations of Wyeths (plus Andy Warhol) will go on sale in one auction
The summer sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries include 8 original works by N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth from the late Linda Bean’s estate.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland residential property values increased an average of 43% in last year
A citywide revaluation finalized this week determined that values increased much more on homes than businesses, which could lead to bigger tax bills for some.
Posted inLocal & State
Federal judge in Maine considers whether to bring back a man Border Patrol flew to Texas
Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha’s lawyer said Border Patrol held his client for weeks.