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

"Architecture" piece on the new University of Southern Maine library., Peter McDonald

"Architecture" piece on the new University of Southern Maine library., Peter McDonald

Article about the architecture of Portland Square by Peter McDonald, an architec, Peter McDonald

Article about the architecture of Portland Square by Peter McDonald, an architec, Peter McDonald

"Maine Voices" piece by Dr. Richard C. McFaul, of Cape Elizabeth, a pediatric ca, Richard C. McFaul

Article by Gov. John R. McKernan Jr. on the privatization of the Maine Youth Cen, John R. McKernan Jr

"Commentary" by Gov. John R. McKernan Jr., who disputes statements that the late, John R. McKernan Jr

"Commentary" by Gov. John R. McKernan Jr., who disputes statements that the late, John R. McKernan Jr

Letter to the editor from Gov. John R. McKernan Jr., defending the recent budget, John R. McKernan Jr

Letter to the editor from Gov. John R. McKernan Jr., defending the recent budget, John R. McKernan Jr

Guest column by Elizabeth Mitchell, former majority leader of the Maine House of, Elizabeth Mitchell

Article by U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell, D-Maine, on the accomplishments of t, George J. Mitchell

Letter to the editor by Sen. George J. Mitchell, D-Maine, about a recent article, George J. Mitchell

Letter to the editor by Sen. George J. Mitchell, D-Maine, about a recent article, George J. Mitchell

Guest piece by South Portland urchin diver Joseph Mokry on the Maine urchin indu, Joseph Mokry

Article about car stereos with a focus on Pine Tree Mobile Sound and Electronics, J Barry Mothes

Article about car stereos with a focus on Pine Tree Mobile Sound and Electronics, J Barry Mothes

Article on Waterville novelist Richard Russo, who published his first novel in 1, J Barry Mothes

Article on Waterville novelist Richard Russo, who published his first novel in 1, J Barry Mothes

Long article on author Tabitha King, who discusses her recent novel "One on One., J Barry Mothes

Long article on author Tabitha King, who discusses her recent novel "One on One., J Barry Mothes

Preview of concert by Portland band Knots and Crosses, at the Portland performin, J Barry Mothes

Preview of concert by Portland band Knots and Crosses, at the Portland performin, J Barry Mothes

Preview of furniture exhibit at Portland Museum of Art entitled "Portsmouth Furn, J Barry Mothes

Preview of furniture exhibit at Portland Museum of Art entitled "Portsmouth Furn, J Barry Mothes

Review of "Atlantic Salmon, A World of Beauty, The Artist's View," currently sho, J Barry Mothes

Review of "Atlantic Salmon, A World of Beauty, The Artist's View," currently sho, J Barry Mothes

"Maine Voices" piece by Paul J. Murphy, a liason for Counseling Services Inc. of, Paul J Murphy

"Maine Voices" piece by Paul J. Murphy, a liason for Counseling Services Inc. of, Paul J Murphy

Editorial critical of those who, like former University of Maine President Dale, George Neavoll

Editorial critical of those who, like former University of Maine President Dale, George Neavoll

Editorial on the recent howling in Portland's Monument Square, in which the wome, George Neavoll

Editorial on the recent howling in Portland's Monument Square, in which the wome, George Neavoll

George Neavoll piece on the cartoonists who liven up the pages of the Portland N, George Neavoll

George Neavoll piece on the cartoonists who liven up the pages of the Portland N, George Neavoll

"Maine Voices" piece by state representative Sophia Douglass Pfeiffer, D-Brunswi, Sophia Douglass Pfeiffer

"Maine Voices" piece by state representative Sophia Douglass Pfeiffer, D-Brunswi, Sophia Douglass Pfeiffer

Letter to the editor from Stephen J. Podgajny, director of Curtis Memorial Libra, Stephen J. Podgajny

Letter to the editor from Stephen J. Podgajny, director of Curtis Memorial Libra, Stephen J. Podgajny

A feature article attempting to determine what makes an effective business leade, John W. Porter

A feature article attempting to determine what makes an effective business leade, John W. Porter

Article warning Mainers of the pitfalls involved in linking up with a franchiser, John W. Porter

Article warning Mainers of the pitfalls involved in linking up with a franchiser, John W. Porter

"Maine Voices" piece by writer Mark Powell of Auburn on the desirability of a un, Mark Powell

"Maine Voices" piece by writer Mark Powell of Auburn on the desirability of a un, Mark Powell

Review of Portland Players' production of "Godspell.", Tom Power

Review of Portland Players' production of "Godspell.", Tom Power

"Maine Voices" piece by Dana E. Prescott, chairperson of the family law section, Dana E. Prescott

"Maine Voices" piece by Dana E. Prescott, chairperson of the family law section, Dana E. Prescott

Maine House Speaker John L. Martin led a delegation of twenty legislators to the, Francis X. Quinn

Maine House Speaker John L. Martin led a delegation of twenty legislators to the, Francis X. Quinn

"Running" column on Christine Snow-Reaser, a former Class C cross country champi, John Rolfe

Elizabeth Aldrich, a Windham native currently residing in Washington, D.C., is a, Ray Routhier

Profile of Kerry Clark, 25, a native of Kelsington, Saskatchewan, who plays righ, Ray Routhier

Profile of Michael Wingfield of Portland, a drummer who teaches and performs Afr, Ray Routhier

Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko regrets that Dale Lick's chances of being n, Mike Royko

Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko regrets that Dale Lick's chances of being n, Mike Royko

Article about the hype surrounding the supposed "Storm of the Century," known lo, Tim Sample

Article about the hype surrounding the supposed "Storm of the Century," known lo, Tim Sample

Jim Sanville review of the April 10 Black Crowes concert at the Cumberland Count, Jim Sanville

Jim Sanville review of the April 10 Black Crowes concert at the Cumberland Count, Jim Sanville

Review of Def Leppard's energized show at the Cumberland County Civil Center in, Jim Sanville

Review of Def Leppard's energized show at the Cumberland County Civil Center in, Jim Sanville

Review of the March 7 Portland City Hall Auditorium comedy show featuring George, Jim Sanville

Review of the March 7 Portland City Hall Auditorium comedy show featuring George, Jim Sanville

Review of the Guns N' Roses show at the Cumberland County Civil Center in Portla, Jim Sanville and Matt Gendron

Review of the Guns N' Roses show at the Cumberland County Civil Center in Portla, Jim Sanville and Matt Gendron

An article in "Maine Milestones" about Gordon Sellick, 59, who led Portland High, Roberta Scruggs

An article in "Maine Milestones" about Gordon Sellick, 59, who led Portland High, Roberta Scruggs

A piece in "Maine Milestones" about Dick Meserve, 69, who, against doctor's orde, Roberta Scruggs

A piece in "Maine Milestones" about Dick Meserve, 69, who, against doctor's orde, Roberta Scruggs

Article about Ken Smith, 19, of Sidney, who is a member of the U.S. Shooting Tea, Roberta Scruggs

Article about Ken Smith, 19, of Sidney, who is a member of the U.S. Shooting Tea, Roberta Scruggs

Article about "Penobscot River Renaissance," a book about Penobscot River salmon, Roberta Scruggs

Article about "Penobscot River Renaissance," a book about Penobscot River salmon, Roberta Scruggs

Feature article in "Maine Milestones" about Gene Hebert, 90, of Westbrook, who w, Roberta Scruggs

Feature article in "Maine Milestones" about Gene Hebert, 90, of Westbrook, who w, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Jack Flynn, 55, who is retiring after 33 years at So, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Jack Flynn, 55, who is retiring after 33 years at So, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Larry Gowell of Lewiston, who played for the Yankees, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Larry Gowell of Lewiston, who played for the Yankees, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Matt Rossignol of Van Buren, who set nearly all of t, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Vern Putney, 73, a Portland Newspapers sportswriter, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Milestones" piece on Vern Putney, 73, a Portland Newspapers sportswriter, Roberta Scruggs

"Maine Voices" piece by Alan and Beverly Shevis of Gorham on the loss of their s, Alan Shevis

"Maine Voices" piece by Alan and Beverly Shevis of Gorham on the loss of their s, Alan Shevis

Paula Vogel, whose brother died of AIDS, wrote "The Baltimore Waltz," featured a, Mary Snell

Paula Vogel, whose brother died of AIDS, wrote "The Baltimore Waltz," featured a, Mary Snell

Preview of Mad Horse Theatre presentation of "The House of Blue Leaves," by John, Mary Snell

Preview of Mad Horse Theatre presentation of "The House of Blue Leaves," by John, Mary Snell

Review of American Renaissance Theater performance of "The Winter's Tale.", Mary Snell

Review of American Renaissance Theater performance of "The Winter's Tale.", Mary Snell

Review of Charles Ludlam's "The Mystery of Irma Veep," performed by the Portland, Mary Snell

Review of Charles Ludlam's "The Mystery of Irma Veep," performed by the Portland, Mary Snell

Review of Children's Theatre of Maine presentations of "The Most Beautiful Color, Mary Snell

Review of Children's Theatre of Maine presentations of "The Most Beautiful Color, Mary Snell

Review of City Theater Associates' production of "Blithe Spirit" at City Theater, Mary Snell

Review of City Theater Associates' production of "Blithe Spirit" at City Theater, Mary Snell

Review of LA Public Theater presentation of Lanford Wilson's "Talley's Folly.", Mary Snell

Review of LA Public Theater presentation of Lanford Wilson's "Talley's Folly.", Mary Snell