‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ dazzles at Ogunquit Playhouse

Strange But True

Weird, quirky news of the world – and some stories that could only happen in Maine.

Munjoy Hill may be changing but the Front Room isn’t going anywhere

PORTopera’s ‘Carmen’ is tough as nails

Portland Press Herald Podcast

Listen to editorials, columns and comments from our opinion page staff.

Video: Weekend weather unsettled with pop-up showers

Weekend weather: Sun, comfortable temps for the holiday

Data: Mainers’ thoughts on drug addiction

Data: Mainers’ views on immigrants

Explore the numbers of government assistance, muslims entering the U.S. and threats by Islamic State.

July 4, 1866: The night Portland burned

In one historic night 150 years ago, an intense fire swept across the peninsula and left more than 10,000 people homeless, 1,500 buildings destroyed and a third of the bustling city in smoking ruins.