Obituary: Sandra “Sandy” Belle Batchelder

Freddie Mercury, left, and Brian May of Queen at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland on Aug. 27, 1980. The band was on tour in support of the album “The Game.” The set included “We Will Rock You,”…

Troy Jackson listens to concerns during the Southern Maine Labor Council’s Labor Day Breakfast at the Maine Elks Lodge in Portland on Monday, September 7, 2026. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Troy Jackson listens…

Let's keep Maine deposits working in Maine.

NEW GLOUCESTER, MAINE – Aug. 30, 2025. A John Deere tractor is parked in a field during opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester on Saturday. The 250-acre family-owned farm allows visitors to pick their own apples by the…

Democrat Troy Jackson is looking to replace Graham Platner as his party’s nominee in the Maine Senate race. Jackson squared off with seven other candidates in a televised debate Thursday night at News Center Maine in Portland. (Daryn…

Dunkin’ and L.L.Bean have collaborated on a bird’s-eye sweater cup cozy available at Dunkin’ locations across Maine and nationwide on Tuesday. (Courtesy Dunkin’ and L.L.Bean) " data-image-caption="Dunkin’ and…

A lobster roll with butter from The Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland. (Courtesy of The Highroller Lobster Co.) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/biggerboat-1-of-1.jpg?w=780" />In a state…

Boston Red Sox’s Trevor Story, right, is congratulated by third base coach Chad Epperson (81) after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in St.…