The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Israel says the cease-fire proposal Hamas agreed to did not meet its 'core demands.' But it said it would continue negotiations.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/israeli-forces-seize-rafah-border-crossing-in-gaza-putting-cease-fire-talks-on-knifes-edge/

But their landlords say it's not that simple – they just want to be able to come home. Advocates of the rent control ordinance say it's an important test case of enforcement over the law.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/portland-couple-says-their-landlord-retaliated-after-they-complained-of-rent-hike/

THE CONVERSATION — While campaigning in Iowa last September, former President Donald Trump made a promise to voters if he were elected again: “Following the Eisenhower model, we will carry o...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/the-conversation-trump-promises-to-deport-all-undocumented-immigrants-resurrecting-a-1950s-strategy-%E2%88%92-but-it-didnt-work-then-and-is-less-likely-to-do-so-now/

In the middle of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, an unexpected beacon of hope has emerged elsewhere: the U.S. college protests demanding a cease-fire and advocating for Palestinian rights. As we wi...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/through-my-lens-college-protests-in-u-s-a-ray-of-hope-for-gazans/

The legal battles over criminalizing homelessness seem completely disconnected from reality.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/opinion-i-once-lived-in-my-car-i-cant-fathom-criminalizing-homelessness/

Constituents should not tolerate the use of such tactics by elected representatives.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/opinion-legislators-take-a-walk-to-avoid-maines-child-protection-problem/

Ticks. Nature, what even were you thinking? This week alone, I have pulled at least 10 off my dog, two off the barn cat, one off my honey and had a doctor treat my mom. The walk? The one my son a...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/mainewhile-pesticides-are-problematic-but-possums-are-not/

It is possible to love the Jewish people and culture and still oppose the killing in Gaza. That's not antisemitic; it's anti-fascist.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/letter-israeli-politics-is-the-problem/

The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/her-american-idol-run-has-ended-but-its-just-the-beginning-for-julia-gagnon/

The state needs more medical training, more medical professionals and more oversight.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/opinion-we-must-solve-maines-crisis-of-access-to-health-care/

Recently, a writer to the Portland Press Herald posed questions for Gaza protesters. I hope my response may be somewhat helpful. I have been protesting the genocide in Gaza since October 2023. I ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/letter-there-can-be-no-peace-in-gaza-until-history-is-reckoned/

Emily Allen’s story last week about the life and death of Kare Randall was a moving and outstanding piece of journalism, showing the humanity and vulnerability of a person many people in societ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/letter-powerful-journalism-shines-light-on-prison-shortcomings/

People are not going to flood into Portland to see a new art museum building. The Portland Museum of Art should use its expansion money to enhance exhibits. Appreciate the quality of the exterior...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/letter-pma-its-whats-inside-that-counts/

Candidate understands compromise, consensus Karen Plattes’ experience and skills will be invaluable to the Kennebunk Select Board. I endorse her enthusiastically and ask you to support her, too...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/letters-to-the-editor-325/

Chebeague Island Mon.  5/13  6:30 p.m.  Planning Board  Rec Center Wed.  5/15  5:30 p.m.  Select Board  Town Hall Thu.  5/16  6 p.m.  Facilities Meeting  Zoom Cumberland Mon.  5/13 ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/northern-meetings-may-9-16/

Wed.  5/8  5 p.m.  Land Bank Commission  City Hall Wed.  5/8  5 p.m.  Sustainability/Transportation  Zoom Wed.  5/8  6 p.m.  Police Citizen Review  Zoom Thu.  5/9  5 p.m.  Finance ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/portland-meetings-may-8-15/

Cape Elizabeth Mon.  5/13  7 p.m.  Conservation Committee  Town Hall Mon.  5/13  7 p.m.  Town Council  Town Hall Tue.  5/14  6:30 p.m.  School Board  Town Hall Thu.  5/16  8:30 a.m....

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/sentry-meetings-may-10-17/

Fri.  5/10  8 a.m.  Long-Range Planning  Zoom, Town Hall Mon.  5/13  6 p.m.  School Building Advisory  Town Hall Mon.  5/13  7 p.m.  Community Center Advisory  Town Hall Tue.  5/14 ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/scarborough-meetings-may-10-17/

Bath Mon.  5/13  5:30 p.m.  Community Forestry Committee  Parks/Rec Wed.  5/15  2 p.m.  Community Dev. Committee  City Hall Wed.  5/15  4 p.m.  Bike/Pedestrian Committee  City Hall We...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/coastal-journal-meetings-may-10-17/

HARPSWELL - Edmund Norman Watson, child of Robert and Lois Foster Watson, born on Jan. 17, 1939, in Manchester, Conn., passed ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryedmund-norman-watson/

Page, Eugenia Mae 91, of Gorham, May 2. Funeral service, May 11, 10 a.m., Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryeugenia-mae-page/

BRIDGTON - Saundra Kay Morton Dodd of Bridgton died on May 4, 2024, after a long illness. Sandy was born on ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarysaundra-kay-morton-dodd-2/

Wills, Ida Marie Brown 92, of Raymond, April 30. Funeral service, 6 p.m., May 9 , Hall Funeral Home, Casco with ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryida-marie-brown-wills/

PHIPPSBURG - Hope Ann Wallace Horning, 43, of West Point, Maine, passed away on April 23, 2024 at her family home. ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryhope-ann-wallace/

GORHAM - Eugenia Mae Page, 91, passed away on May 2, 2024 after a brief illness. It’s a surreal thing to ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryeugenia-mae-page-2/

Higgins, Charlene Adeline Medor Trombley 93, of Casco, May 1, 2024. Visiting hours, 6-8 p.m., May 9, Hall Funeral Home, Casco. ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarycharlene-adeline-medor-trombley-higgins/

Dodd, Saundra Kay Morton 70, of Bridgton, May 4. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bridgton. ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarysaundra-kay-morton-dodd/

RUTHERFORDTON, NC/RAYMOND, ME - Ida Marie Brown Wills was born in Wood, Pa. on April 8, 1932, the daughter of Raymond ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryida-marie-brown-wills-2/

Dennis, Kim Elizabeth 68, of Saco, May 2. Private services. ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarykim-elizabeth-dennis/

MICKLETON, N.J. - Philip R. Beane, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2024, with his family by ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryphilip-r-beane/

CASCO - Charlene Adeline Medor Trombley Higgins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend to many, passed away ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarycharlene-adeline-medor-trombley-higgins-2/

SACO - Kim Elizabeth Dennis, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on May 2, 2024. She was born in Waterville ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituarykim-elizabeth-dennis-2/

BRUNSWICK - Shirley Jane Chace died on April 24, 2024, at her home in Brunswick. She was born in New York ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryshirley-jane-chace/

BRUNSWICK - W. Richard Powers Sr, “Dick” passed away on April 27, 2024. He was Born in Brunswick on Dec. 5, ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/obituaryw-richard-powers-sr-dick/

Local teams continue to excel across the board.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/07/northern-spring-sports-season-nears-midway-point/

More than 50 people spoke on both sides of the issue at a meeting Monday to decide whether the Portland Museum of Art can raze the former Children's Museum as part of its expansion plans.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/portland-city-council-delays-vote-on-future-of-142-free-st/

Clippers get strong outing from Swift, home run from Lowenstein in a 5-1 victory.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/yarmouth-overcomes-obstacles-downs-york-in-midseason-showdown/

SACO —  The Saco City Council voted unanimously last week to place a referendum question on the June 11 ballot that will support the building of two new schools. The council gave final approva...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/saco-city-council-approves-referendum-question-on-school-construction/

Chellie Pingree should be part of “The Squad” There exists a minority group of rabid antisemitic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives that have been given the title “The Squad” ...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/letters-347/

Police were attempting to arrest Nicholas Goodwin on charges of domestic violence terrorizing and violating conditions of release when the shooting occurred. Goodwin, who had threatened to kill p...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/shooting-by-york-county-deputy-was-justified-attorney-general-rules/

The Falcons stay undefeated with the victory at home.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/local-roundup-freeport-softball-rolls-past-lincoln-academy/

Six of the nine Biddeford teams placed in the State Competition; four move on to the World Finals.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/bhs-odyssey-of-the-mind-teams-named-state-champions/

A majority of Bowdoin College students voted in favor of the Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum, which student government certified Monday. But the college's president said it wouldn't be taking an of...

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/bowdoin-college-students-overwhelming-back-measure-to-take-stance-in-gaza-war/

David Swift allows just one hit and Sam Lowenstein hits a two-run home run in the Clippers' victory.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/baseball-yarmouth-earns-key-midseason-win-beats-york-5-1/

The council heard a first reading of the budget on Monday night along with public comment, they will vote on the budget on May 20.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/portland-city-council-set-to-vote-on-school-budget/

The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/mills-orders-state-to-find-ways-to-hire-retain-more-women-in-construction-jobs/

'Ain’t no friends in the playoffs,' says Boston's Jaylen Brown, as the Celtics prepare for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/donovan-mitchell-cavaliers-pose-new-challenge-for-celtics-with-game-1-tuesday/

The audio in question is of an interview conducted as part of a probe into President Biden’s handling of classified documents.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/house-republicans-are-ready-to-hold-attorney-general-merrick-garland-in-contempt-over-biden-audio/

Scientists say the research makes it critical to develop treatments that target the APOE4 gene.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/a-gene-long-thought-to-just-raise-the-risk-for-alzheimers-may-cause-some-cases/

ProPublica won the prestigious public service Pulitzer for reporting on the Supreme Court that revealed how billionaires wooed justices with gifts and travel.

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/06/pulitzer-prizes-in-journalism-awarded-to-the-new-york-times-the-washington-post-ap-and-others/