Portland's long time newspaper of record, the Portland Press-Herald, began printing in November 1921 as Guy Patterson Gannett's merging of the Portland Daily Press (which began in 1862), and the Portland Herald (which was a short-lived successor of the Eastern Argus, which began in 1803). Gannett later purchased the Portland Evening Express, and the Portland Sunday Telegram, and by the 1940s, the Press-Herald as we know it today took shape as a daily newspaper.

The Library's Portland Room provides access to the complete run of the Press-Herald (as well as the Evening Express and Sunday Telegram, along with their predecessor newspapers) on microfilm.
An additional electronic resource, offering the Press-Herald fulltext, beginning in 1995 is the Maine Newsstand database, freely accessible in Maine via Digital Maine Library.

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Submissions from 1993

 

One in an occasional series of essays on health care reform. The author is the, Craig A. Becker

 

One in an occasional series of essays on health care reform. The author is the, Craig A. Becker

 

Letter to the editor from York County sheriff Michael E. Bemis on a recent Augus, Michael E Bemis

 

Letter to the editor from York County sheriff Michael E. Bemis on a recent Augus, Michael E Bemis

 

"Guest Column" by Karla Bernstein of Cape Elizabeth on the reality of the Holoca, Karla Bernstein

 

"Guest Column" by Karla Bernstein of Cape Elizabeth on the reality of the Holoca, Karla Bernstein

 

"Maine Milestones" piece on Danny Bolduc, 40, a native of Waterville and the fir, Paul Betit

 

Guest column on Jasper Wyman's ideas about alternatives to abortion., Raymond J Blair

 

Guest column on Jasper Wyman's ideas about alternatives to abortion., Raymond J Blair

 

Bob Woolf, a native of Portland's Munjoy Hill, was remembered by 800 of the peop, Pat Borzi

 

Article on sales-tax exemptions and the need to repeal some of them to increase, Jim Brunelle

 

Article on sales-tax exemptions and the need to repeal some of them to increase, Jim Brunelle

 

Book review of "Is It Not Now," by John Gould., Jim Brunelle

 

Book review of "Is It Not Now," by John Gould., Jim Brunelle

 

Column on U.S. represenative Thomas Andrews' refusal to accept any more campaign, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on former Maine Public television commentator Angus King's possible gu, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on former Maine Public television commentator Angus King's possible gu, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on Jasper Wyman's recent statement that he is interested in running fo, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on Jasper Wyman's recent statement that he is interested in running fo, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on legislative conflicts of interest. The issue arises in the wake of, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on Robert A. G. Monks' announcement that he will not seek the Republic, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the accomplishments of Margaret Chase Smith, who yesterday celebrat, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the efforts of the group Restore: The North Woods (R:TNW) to bring, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the efforts of the group Restore: The North Woods (R:TNW) to bring, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the involvement of one Mainer, David Thibodeau of Bangor, in the re, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the involvement of one Mainer, David Thibodeau of Bangor, in the re, Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the results of the November 2 referendums., Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial on the results of the November 2 referendums., Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle column on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court's political redistrictin, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle column on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court's political redistrictin, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle column on the polarization that accompanies mindless partisanship i, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle column on the polarization that accompanies mindless partisanship i, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on Joe Foley, a saxophonist and clarinet player in Portland f, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on Joe Foley, a saxophonist and clarinet player in Portland f, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on legalizing marijuana., Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on legalizing marijuana., Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on Lewiston's upcoming referendum on the city's ordinance ban, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on Lewiston's upcoming referendum on the city's ordinance ban, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the Blaine House in Augusta, and the need to maintain the, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the Blaine House in Augusta, and the need to maintain the, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the controversy surrounding Maine House Speaker John Marti, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the controversy surrounding Maine House Speaker John Marti, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the field of women candidates lining up for a shot at the, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the field of women candidates lining up for a shot at the, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the issue of obscenity laws. South Portland recently pass, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the issue of obscenity laws. South Portland recently pass, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the referendum to limit state legislators to no more than, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the referendum to limit state legislators to no more than, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the report recently released by the Maine Secretary of Sta, Jim Brunelle

 

Jim Brunelle piece on the report recently released by the Maine Secretary of Sta, Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "Character First: The Hyde School Difference" by Joseph W. Gauld., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "Character First: The Hyde School Difference" by Joseph W. Gauld., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "Deadline," by Gerry Boyle of China., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "Encore: A Journal of the Eightieth Year" by May Sarton., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "Encore: A Journal of the Eightieth Year" by May Sarton., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "One on One," by Tabitha King., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of "One on One," by Tabitha King., Jim Brunelle

 

Review of Roger F. Duncan's "Coastal Maine, a Maritime History.", Jim Brunelle

 

Review of Roger F. Duncan's "Coastal Maine, a Maritime History.", Jim Brunelle

 

Editorial about the Harvey Prager controversy., Hank Burns

 

Editorial about the Harvey Prager controversy., Hank Burns

 

Review of "Fond Memory" by Myra Smith Earl., Jeannette K. Cakouros

 

Review of "Fond Memory" by Myra Smith Earl., Jeannette K. Cakouros

 

Review of "The Legend of Lazarus Rowe" by Mary R. Palmer., Jeannette K. Cakouros

 

Review of "The Legend of Lazarus Rowe" by Mary R. Palmer., Jeannette K. Cakouros

 

Article attempting to assess Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell's degree of, Steve Campbell

 

Article attempting to assess Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell's degree of, Steve Campbell

 

"Washington Watch" article on the people behind the campaigns of the 1994 gubern, Steve Campbell

 

"Washington Watch" column on the field of candidates who are lining up for the 1, Steve Campbell

 

"Washington Watch" column on the field of candidates who are lining up for the 1, Steve Campbell

 

"Washington Watch" piece reporting that President Clinton has nominated Portland, Steve Campbell

 

An analysis of the possible impact of the state's ballot-tampering scandal upon, Paul Carrier

 

An analysis of the possible impact of the state's ballot-tampering scandal upon, Paul Carrier

 

In a meeting Friday, police chief Michael Pardue played peacemaker in a dispute, Ted Cohen

 

In a meeting Friday, police chief Michael Pardue played peacemaker in a dispute, Ted Cohen

 

Review of "Herbs For All Seasons" by Sally Freeman of North Sebago., Denise Compton

 

Review of "Herbs For All Seasons" by Sally Freeman of North Sebago., Denise Compton

 

Article about Christmas by Joseph Conforti, director of American and New England, Joseph Conforti

 

"Maine Voices" piece by Maine Secretary of State G. William Diamond on Maine's ", Bill Diamond

 

"Maine Voices" piece by Maine Secretary of State G. William Diamond on Maine's ", Bill Diamond

 

Article about the enduring popularity of black and white photographing, making r, Lloyd Ferriss

 

Article about the enduring popularity of black and white photographing, making r, Lloyd Ferriss

 

Peter and Lynne Arnold of Damariscotta used to suffer from Seasonal Affective Di, Lloyd Ferriss

 

Preview of "Healthy Food for Busy People," a food workshop conducted by Jeffrey, Lloyd Ferriss

 

Preview of "Healthy Food for Busy People," a food workshop conducted by Jeffrey, Lloyd Ferriss

 

"Maine Voices" piece by Helen Foss of Portland on families, welfare and children, Helen Foss

 

"Maine Voices" piece by Helen Foss of Portland on families, welfare and children, Helen Foss

 

Article about Daniel McCusker, Ram Island Dance artistic director, who will be m, Selby Frame

 

Article about Daniel McCusker, Ram Island Dance artistic director, who will be m, Selby Frame

 

Article about Sierra Scott, 12, an actress and singer from South Portland., Selby Frame

 

Article about Sierra Scott, 12, an actress and singer from South Portland., Selby Frame

 

Article about the Danforth Gallery at 34 Danforth Street, Portland. The non-pro, Selby Frame

 

Article about the Danforth Gallery at 34 Danforth Street, Portland. The non-pro, Selby Frame

 

Article about this weekend's second annual Library in the Square celebration, ho, Selby Frame

 

Article about this weekend's second annual Library in the Square celebration, ho, Selby Frame

 

Dan Peters, owner of Portland's Katahdin Restaurant, purchased the 148-year-old,, Selby Frame

 

Dan Peters, owner of Portland's Katahdin Restaurant, purchased the 148-year-old,, Selby Frame

 

David Worthing, 44, of Windham, was one of a group of Civil War reenactors who t, Selby Frame

 

David Worthing, 44, of Windham, was one of a group of Civil War reenactors who t, Selby Frame

 

Elizabeth Drucker of Bowdoinham, at one time considered one of the most promisin, Selby Frame