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

Review of "Pinnacles & Pyramids: The Art of Marsden Hartley" by Jeanne Hokin., Philip Isaacson

Review of recent paintings by Robert Solotaire, Thomas Glover and Philip Poirier, Philip Isaacson

Review of recent paintings by Robert Solotaire, Thomas Glover and Philip Poirier, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Reflected Lights," paintings by Brita Holmquist currently showing at, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Reflected Lights," paintings by Brita Holmquist currently showing at, Philip Isaacson

Review of the sculptures of Petah Coyne on exhibit at the Bates College Museum o, Philip Isaacson

Review of the sculptures of Petah Coyne on exhibit at the Bates College Museum o, Philip Isaacson

Review of two art exhibitions at Gallery 68 in Belfast, one of recent works by p, Philip Isaacson

Review of two art exhibitions at Gallery 68 in Belfast, one of recent works by p, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Under Wraps," an exhibit of paper sculpture by Marilyn Quint-Rose at, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Under Wraps," an exhibit of paper sculpture by Marilyn Quint-Rose at, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Visions: The Art of the Quilt," an exhibit of 30 quilts currently sho, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Visions: The Art of the Quilt," an exhibit of 30 quilts currently sho, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Wallace Herndon Smith: Rediscovered," an exhibition at the Farnsworth, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Wallace Herndon Smith: Rediscovered," an exhibition at the Farnsworth, Philip Isaacson

Review of "What Architects Create When They Aren't Designing Buildings," current, Philip Isaacson

Review of "What Architects Create When They Aren't Designing Buildings," current, Philip Isaacson

Review of "What's Going on Now? A Democratic Survey of New Art in Maine," curre, Philip Isaacson

Review of "What's Going on Now? A Democratic Survey of New Art in Maine," curre, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Works by Catherine Cabaniss and Lin Lisberger," currently showing at, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Works by Catherine Cabaniss and Lin Lisberger," currently showing at, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Works by Memers with Last names A through L," currently showing at th, Philip Isaacson

Review of "Works by Memers with Last names A through L," currently showing at th, Philip Isaacson

Reviews of "Expedition: Maine 1993" at the Sherry French Gallery-Maine in Tenant, Philip Isaacson

Reviews of "Expedition: Maine 1993" at the Sherry French Gallery-Maine in Tenant, Philip Isaacson

Reviews of "Kathie Florsheim: Clotheslines," currently showing at the Bates Coll, Philip Isaacson

Reviews of "The Mermaids of Maine," a group show currently at the Gold/Smith Gal, Philip Isaacson

Reviews of "The Mermaids of Maine," a group show currently at the Gold/Smith Gal, Philip Isaacson

Article by Reza Jalali of Portland, a member of the board of directors of Amnest, Reza Jalali

Article by fishing boat captain George Jennings of Northport denouncing the fact, George Jennings

Article by fishing boat captain George Jennings of Northport denouncing the fact, George Jennings

Judy Kany, former state senator and current project director for health professi, Judy Kany

Judy Kany, former state senator and current project director for health professi, Judy Kany

"Maine Voices" piece by retired Air Force officer William V. Kennedy of Wiscasse, William V. Kennedy

"Maine Voices" piece by retired Air Force officer William V. Kennedy of Wiscasse, William V. Kennedy

Review of "Brett Bigbee: Paintings and Drawing, 1989-'93," currently showing at, Amy Killinger

Review of "Jennie Glenroy" by Elisabeth Ogilvie., Linda Labin

Review of "Jennie Glenroy" by Elisabeth Ogilvie., Linda Labin

Review of Biddeford City Theater's production of "Agnes of God.", Jane Lamb

Review of Biddeford City Theater's production of "Agnes of God.", Jane Lamb

Review of Lyric Theater's production of the musical comedy "Baby.", Jane Lamb

Review of Lyric Theater's production of the musical comedy "Baby.", Jane Lamb

Review of Mad Horse Children's Theatre's production of "The Prince and the Paupe, Jane Lamb

Review of Mad Horse Children's Theatre's production of "The Prince and the Paupe, Jane Lamb

Review of Mad Horse Theatre's presentation of "Better Days.", Jane Lamb

Review of Mad Horse Theatre's presentation of "Better Days.", Jane Lamb

Review of Studio Theatre's presentation of Larry Shue's popular comedy "The Nerd, Jane Lamb

Review of Studio Theatre's presentation of Larry Shue's popular comedy "The Nerd, Jane Lamb

Review of Studio Theatre's production of "Kiss Me, Kate," at Chocolate Church in, Jane Lamb

Review of Studio Theatre's production of "Kiss Me, Kate," at Chocolate Church in, Jane Lamb

Review of Theater Project of Brunswick's presentation of "Catch Me If You Can.", Jane Lamb

Review of Theater Project of Brunswick's presentation of "Catch Me If You Can.", Jane Lamb

Review of the Brunswick Choral Society's productiion of "HMS Pinafore" at the Ch, Jane Lamb

Review of the Children's Theatre of Maine's production of "Rosie.", Jane Lamb

Review of the Children's Theatre of Maine's production of "Rosie.", Jane Lamb

Review of the Russell Square Players' presentation of "The Visit.", Jane Lamb

Review of the Russell Square Players' presentation of "The Visit.", Jane Lamb

Review of the University of Southern Maine's Student One-Act Festival, which fea, Jane Lamb

Review of dance/theatre presentation by Stephen Koplowitz & Company, sponsored b, Patti Lannigan

Review of dance/theatre presentation by Stephen Koplowitz & Company, sponsored b, Patti Lannigan

Review of the Portland Ballet Company's presentation of "The Nutcracker.", Patti Lannigan

Review of Tuesday night's concert at the Cumberland County Civic Center, which f, Patti Lannigan

Review of Tuesday night's concert at the Cumberland County Civic Center, which f, Patti Lannigan

Long article on authors Edith Hazard of Topsham and Wallace Pinfold of Brunswick, Joanne Lannin

Long article on authors Edith Hazard of Topsham and Wallace Pinfold of Brunswick, Joanne Lannin

Review of "An Ira Sadoff Reader: Selected Poetry and Pose," by the Middlebury C, Denis Ledoux

Review of "An Ira Sadoff Reader: Selected Poetry and Pose," by the Middlebury C, Denis Ledoux

Review of Betsey Scholl's "The Red Line.", Denis Ledoux

Review of Betsey Scholl's "The Red Line.", Denis Ledoux

Review of "Blackberry Season" by H. H. Prince., Denis Ledoux

Review of "Blackberry Season" by H. H. Prince., Denis Ledoux

Review of "May Sarton: Collected Poems (1930-1993).", Denis Ledoux

Review of "May Sarton: Collected Poems (1930-1993).", Denis Ledoux

Review of "Singing at the Top of Our Lungs: Women, Love and Creativity," by Clau, Denis Ledoux

Review of Wesley McNair's "12 Journeys in Maine.", Denis Ledoux

Review of Wesley McNair's "12 Journeys in Maine.", Denis Ledoux

Reviews of James Schevill's "Where To Go What To Do When You Are Bern Porter" an, Denis Ledoux

Reviews of James Schevill's "Where To Go What To Do When You Are Bern Porter" an, Denis Ledoux

Article about Robert Bailard, a knowledgeable sports fisherman in southern Maine, Gene Letourneau

Article about Robert Bailard, a knowledgeable sports fisherman in southern Maine, Gene Letourneau

Article in the "Sportsmen Say" column on the possibility that the Maine Departme, Gene Letourneau

Article in the "Sportsmen Say" column on the possibility that the Maine Departme, Gene Letourneau

"Les Franco Americains" piece on Amedee Proulx, Maine's Franco-American auxiliar, Juliana L'Heureux

"Les Franco Americains" piece on "Biddeford in Old Photographs," by Loretta M. T, Juliana L'Heureux

"Les Franco Americains" piece on the meaning of the term "Franco-American.", Juliana L'Heureux

"Les Franco Americains" piece on the meaning of the term "Franco-American.", Juliana L'Heureux

Article about Kirk Ferentz and what he has accomplished as head football coach a, Mike Lowe

Article about Kirk Ferentz and what he has accomplished as head football coach a, Mike Lowe

"Maine Voices" piece by Portland psychiatrist Dr. James H. Maier on the stigma s, James H. Maier

"Maine Voices" piece by Portland psychiatrist Dr. James H. Maier on the stigma s, James H. Maier

"Maine Voices" piece by Richard J. Maiman, a professor of political science at t, Richard J. Maiman

Guest column on Governor John R. McKernan's recent veto of the mandatory seat-be, Joseph H. Mastromarino

Guest column on Governor John R. McKernan's recent veto of the mandatory seat-be, Joseph H. Mastromarino

Guest column by South Portland physician Robert E. McAfee, president-elect of th, Robert E. McAfee

Article about the Family Security Act, a bill to introduce single-payer health i, Dale McCormick

Article about the Family Security Act, a bill to introduce single-payer health i, Dale McCormick

Architect Peter McDonald argues that Portland shouldn't yield to the temptation, Peter McDonald

Architect Peter McDonald argues that Portland shouldn't yield to the temptation, Peter McDonald

"Architecture" piece on some of the techniques architects use to design addition, Peter McDonald

"Architecture" piece on some of the techniques architects use to design addition, Peter McDonald