Portland Press Herald News Stories

Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha was released from ICE custody on Saturday, one day after a federal judge in Maine ordered the agency to do so, according to a status update filed with the court Monday.

With fewer varsity game officials in the state, Thursday night becomes a viable option for some teams.

Large school or small, to be successful teams need players willing to sacrifice individual glory for a gritty, demanding job that receives little acclaim.

One player to keep an eye on from most of the teams in the Press Herald's coverage area.

Last year's Class A and B state finalists should again be contenders this fall.

These matchups have the storylines and talented teams to make them compelling regular-season high school football games.

Tuesday's preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board does not point to a specific cause for the first fatal plane crash ever reported at the airport.

Christopher Caron, 42, is accused of killing 27-year-old Declan Perry and dropping his body off outside a hospital in Weymouth.

The building will feature stone walls and massive beams that will house special events and a farmers market.

The city has filed a claim against Jim Bennett alleging unethical misconduct.

The 11th annual preseason fundraiser and tournament was dedicated to current Mt. Ararat sophomore forward Abbey Roy.

The city's parks commission will review a multi-year proposal from festival organizers, which includes increased payments to the city, at its meeting Thursday.

Police advised the schools to go into precautionary secure/lockdown status while officers responded to an unspecified incident in a town neighborhood.

The town has studied and organized transportation concerns, data and recommendations for the first time in about two decades.

As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]

Ben Fogg said he is looking forward to connecting with students, staff and families in his new role.

Living somewhere in between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of folk, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll. Sherry will take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Sherry’s music is inspired by his New England rural […]

Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump would do well to consider mentoring or consulting.

Lesley Wysocki, who is director of finance and operations for a school system in Connecticut, will replace Kelly Wentworth.