Best Maine Places To Visit In The Spring Season, Portland

What do Portland area voters think about homelessness? It’s complicated

Homelessness continues to be Portland’s “most important problem,” according to results from a new poll commissioned by The ...

Four (more) chefs tell us the favorite Portland dishes they didn’t make themselves

With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...

Lyme disease survivor shares advice as tick season ramps up

It’s the season to get outdoors in the Pacific Northwest and while you may be excited to get out into beautiful nature, there ...

Look familiar? Check out the iconic spots around Portland from the latest 'Wildwood' trailer

LAIKA Studios, the acclaimed animation company behind films like "Coraline" and "Paranorman," has some deep ties to the ...

Brian Lindstrom, filmmaker and husband of ‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed, dies at 65

Cheryl Strayed announced Friday morning that her husband, Portland filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, had died. “Brian Lindstrom died ...

Best Maine Places To Visit In The Spring Season

Discover spring getaways in Maine, with coastal walks, blooming trails, historic forts, fresh seafood, and charming seaside towns.

Future Portland fundraising campaign for France Quarry

Campaigners are toasting the success of a fundraiser in their bid to purchase a green space for the use of the community ...

Pantry Companion Presents a Shopping Guide to Kitchen Tools

We’ve rounded up everything from Portland-made knives to hand-thrown porcelain dishes, and we’ve included tips on how to take ...

What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more

Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.

Oregon Gov. Kotek signs bills to fund gender-affirming and reproductive care amid federal efforts to cut them

State leaders move to backfill federal cuts to Planned Parenthood as patients face fear and confusion on ever-shifting ...

Portland’s weather this week will make you feel guilty about going inside

A five-day stretch of sunshine and warm temperatures peaks at 85 on Thursday before rain returns Memorial Day.

High schools Tuesday: Gorham baseball beats No. 1 South Portland

Hunter Finck struck out 12 and allowed just three hits in 6 2/3 innings, and Gorham knocked off the No. 1 baseball team in ...

Salem man sentenced to more than 10 years for attempted murder, assault

A Salem man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attacking a woman during a food delivery in February.

WNBA news as Hailey van Lith proves worth and angry Chennedy Carter lashes out

The 2026 WNBA season is now in full swing, with Hailey Van Lith proving her worth for the Connecticut Sun, while Las Vegas ...

Portland Fire vs. Indiana Fever: 3 storylines to watch as Fire hit the road for the first time

After a four-game home stand to open the 2026 debut season, the Portland Fire are finally hitting the road. The team plays at ...

Indianapolis 500 names basketball star grand marshal: ‘I’m honored’

Caitlin Clark has been named the grand marshall for the Indianapolis 500. Race organizers announced Tuesday they had chosen ...

Seasonal warmth builds around Portland

Summer-like warmth starts to build across western Oregon and southwest Washington on Wednesday as even hotter temperatures ...

Vital Statistics for May 20, 2026

Leri Aaron Hendrickson, 20, La Center, and Stina Marcelle Tapio, 25, Brush Prairie. Paul David Goldman, 63, Brush Prairie, ...

Idaho communities prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies and weekend events

Communities across Idaho are preparing to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day ceremonies, patriotic observances and family events during Memorial Day ...

‘Meet crazy with crazy’: Mom chases home intruder away with stick

A mother of two is sharing her story after a man allegedly broke into her home and threatened to kill her entire family.

South San Antonio artist Lee Valentine releases viral Spurs anthem ‘Ballin Like Wemby’

San Antonio’s basketball culture has always had its own sound, and now local artist Lee Valentine is adding a fresh anthem to ...

Portland Trail Blazers lay off 70 employees, insiders say

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off staff from the team’s operation on Tuesday, with insiders estimating around 70 people ...