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Brother of victim Arthur Strout opens up on realities of emotional and financial challenges that lie ahead.

The departing Auburn mayor's three terms were defined by his energetic, hands-on style and controversial attempts at altering the status quo on housing, Lake Auburn, and more.

The steep rise in homelessness in Maine and across the country is reflected in a surge of heart-wrenching requests for help this year from parents.

Talk of the town: Aw, come on. Can we hear 'Dominick the Donkey' just one more time?

Single parents raising children by themselves have been helped by the Press Herald Toy Fund for generations. This year, rising costs of housing, high energy bills and a shortage of child care are pushing many single parents over the edge. “I am going though a lot financially,” wrote a mother of a 2-year-old son and […]

Brother of victim Arthur Strout opens up on realities of emotional and financial challenges that lie ahead.

100 Years Ago: 1923 The committee in charge of the 22nd annual Auburn Fireman’s ball wishes to thank the following firms for their generous cooperation: Bradford-Conant Co., furnishings for the cozy corner; George M. Roak Co. for the flowers and plants and Griffin and Boynton for the beautiful decorations. The crowd was estimated at more […]

Most applications for help from the Press Herald Toy Fund come from a parent. Some are submitted by grandparents who find themselves struggling to care for young children again. A few requests come from older siblings thrust into the role of parent and trying to give younger brothers and sisters a sense of normalcy at […]

The holiday season can be stressful for any parent. For those already struggling to heat their homes and keep the lights on, it can be overwhelming. The mother of an 8-year-old from the Midcoast described the pressure in a recent letter to the Press Herald Toy Fund. It’s why she and other parents often overflow […]

There will be eight classifications in the N.C. High School Athletic Association, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.