Portland Press Herald

01/06/2026

Gov. Janet Mills' address comes at the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinarily partisan session with the entire Legislature, the governorship, two congressional seats and a U.S. Senate seat on the line.

Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.

01/05/2026

Cryptocurrency ATM operator Bitcoin Depot will pay $1.9 million to Maine residents who were defrauded by scammers using the company’s kiosks, according to a consent agreement with the state.

Bitcoin Depot has agreed to refund money that was taken through its kiosks by third-party scammers who defrauded Maine consumers.

01/05/2026

Whisky Advocate magazine included Portland’s Independent Ice Co. on its list of the top 150 whiskey bars in America for 2025.

Whisky Advocate magazine lists the Old Port venue among the best 150 in America.

01/05/2026

A few inches of snow headed for southern Maine on Monday evening will give way to a mix of wintry precipitation expected to affect a larger swath of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday.

The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.

01/05/2026

Loon Echo Land Trust will use money from the Maine Trails Program, funded by voters in 2024, to construct a mountain biking trail network at the Rolfe Hill Forest area in Casco.

Loon Echo Land Trust will use money from the program, funded by voters in 2024, to construct a trail network at the Rolfe Hill Forest area.

01/05/2026

5 Things is a feature in which locals give our readers suggestions for exploring the state of Maine, town by town.

The Midcoast city in Knox County has a lot to offer.

01/05/2026

Check out the New England Toy and Record Show, cozy up to the fire for s'mores night in Congress Square Park and more.

The New England Toy and Record Show is Saturday in Kittery.

01/05/2026

The wharf on Portland’s working waterfront dates back more than 200 years.

The wharf on Portland's working waterfront dates back more than 200 years.

01/05/2026

Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.

Every Saturday, Wolfe's Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.

01/05/2026

In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as ‘nothing in particular.’ | via The Maine Monitor

In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as 'nothing in particular.'

01/05/2026

Dates are set for Maine Maple Sunday, the Maine Lobster Festival, Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, Weird Al Yankovic and Toto.

01/05/2026

For Venezuelans in Maine, the news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country’s future.

The news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country's future.