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This Downeast Maine village inspired the setting for Fox’s new show ‘Best Medicine’

Read the poem ‘Second Chances’ by Jeanne Julian
History shows us that chaotic governance may have its limits | Letter
The Romans knew better than to mix military personnel with civilian populations. This caused Caesar’s assassination. Most historians say it was Britain’s quartering of troops with civilians that made the majority of colonists sympathetic to the rebellion. If America’s “Dear Leader “can foment enough chaos with ICE, he may get his way. Declare martial law […]
Mainers should be permitted to drive Japanese vehicles | Letter

Despite everything, the rule of law is alive and well in New England | Opinion

Dismayed by MaineHealth lab closure in Bath | Letter
A man has blood drawn for HIV testing at Pineapple Healthcare in Orlando, Fla., in May 2024. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/12/HIV-Latinos_51651.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/12/HIV-Latinos_51651.jpg?w=780" />Time-consuming travel and longer wait times at larger venues will make completing lab work more difficult for patients.

Former Fork Food Lab site in Portland reimagined as Bayside community center
72 Parris St. in Portland where a new community center will be built Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="The building at 72 Parris St. in Portland where a new community center will be built. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43378796_20260120_CommunityCenter001.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43378796_20260120_CommunityCenter001.jpg?w=780" />Landowner Justin Alfond worked for more than a year to engage with local nonprofits that will share the space in the up-and-coming neighborhood.

One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s ‘doing a great job’
James DuPrie of Lebanon talks about President Trump’s impact in the first year of his second term, outside the Alfred Town Hall where a York County Republican Committee meeting was being held. Photographed on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="James DuPrie of Lebanon talks about President Trump’s impact in the first year of his second term outside the Alfred Town Hall where a York County Republican Committee meeting was being held on Jan. 14. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43366801_20260114_trumpimpacts_1.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43366801_20260114_trumpimpacts_1.jpg?w=780" />President Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they've been largely welcomed by Republican voters.

Obituary: Brian A. Conroy

Obituary: Leonard “Lenny” Shedletsky
Obituary: Marijean Warren

