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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > its-local-news-day-heres-why-it-matters-in-maine

It's Local News Day. Here's why it matters in Maine.

48+ min ago  (388+ words) Today, we're celebrating something we care deeply about: local news. Across the country, news organizations are marking today, April 9, as the first-ever Local News Day " a moment to recognize the essential role local journalism plays in our communities. And here…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > maine-advance-500m-state-budget-in-the-middle-of-the-night

Maine advance $500 M+ state budget in the middle of the night

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (309+ words) Maine lawmakers moved the state's $500 million-plus budget proposal to the brink of final passage in the middle of the night early Thursday after a series of near-party-line votes. The state House took its final roll call vote on the sprawling…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > america-needs-workers-we-need-immigrants-letter

America needs workers; we need immigrants | Letter

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (216+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > the-importance-of-investing-in-lincoln-countys-essential-infrastructure-opinion

Vital to invest in Lincoln County infrastructure| Opinion

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (438+ words) Rep. Wayne Farrin is serving his first term in the Maine House, representing Jefferson, Alna, Whitefield and Wiscasset. He serves as a member of the Marine Resources Committee and the State and Local Government Committee. Maine winters are the most…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > maines-millionaires-tax-is-the-mini-revolution-we-need-douglas-rooks

Maine's millionaire's tax is the mini revolution we need | Douglas Rooks

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (672+ words) Douglas Rooks has been a Maine editor, columnist and reporter for 40 years. He welcomes comment at[emailprotected]. Normally the last supplemental budget of a governor's second term is devoted to housekeeping and cleaning up. Not so this time. Instead, Maine…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > obituarypeter-j-manning

Death Notice: Peter J. Manning

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (190+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > obituarypaul-arthur-johnson-2

Obituary: Paul Arthur Johnson

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (143+ words) PORTLAND - Paul Arthur Johnson died on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle. .. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more....

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > obituarygeorge-andrew-baron-2

Obituary: George Andrew Baron

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (574+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > obituarygeorge-andrew-baron

Death Notice: George Andrew Baron

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (208+ words) Baron, George Andrew 87, of Windham, April 3. Service 11 a. m. , April 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, Westbrook. Burial 11 a. m. , April. .. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland…...

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pressherald. com > 04/09/2026 > obituaryellen-watters-sullivan-2

Obituary: Ellen (Watters) Sullivan

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (349+ words) BATH " Ellen Watters Sullivan, 69, of Bath, formerly of Eastham, Mass. , passed away suddenly of cardiac arrest on March 26, 2026. Ellen was born in Atlanta, Ga. , and grew up with a father who was a civil rights journalist and activist. She attended…...