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.
Submissions from 1990
Schools in Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Scienc
State officials yesterday decided not to attempt to clean up the millions of dea
State officials yesterday decided not to attempt to clean up the millions of dea
Submissions from 1988
91-year-old Florence Nichols of Portland tells about her life of working for oth
Account of discussion of the status of blacks in Maine, by speakers on a panel c
A movie made 40 years ago will be shown in the First Parish Church, Portland, on
As Maine prepares to honor Martin Luther King today, black leaders in the state
Long article about Pedro Parris, a black man born in Africa about 1833, brought
The Maine Association for Black Professionals met in Portland yesterday for the
Submissions from 1987
Area Social Security agencies are gearing up to take care of an expected flood o
Submissions from 1986
Article about Maine's black Revolutionary War veterans, four of whom are buried
"Being Black in Maine" is the subject of a long article which explores the probl
State officials predicted Monday that the federal government will eventually ord
Submissions from 1985
A sketchy view of unemployment payments and Social Security in Maine in the fift
Submissions from 1984
A state tax official said yesterday tht Maine will not follow the federal lead i
Kim Murphy's column with many interesting facts about Eastern Cemetery, Portland
Submissions from 1983
Plans are outlined for a six-part lecture series on black culture and Maine to b
Submissions from 1982
Article about blacks in Maine... presently there are 3,128.
Candidates for the First District congressional seat state their views on how to
Submissions from 1981
Figures on anticipated Social Security payments for Maine residents in 1981.
Submissions from 1980
Account of Social Security payments made to Mainers in 1979.
Some figures on Social Security funds distributed to Maine residents.
Submissions from 1979
A community relations specialist from the U.S. Dept. of Justice met Thursday wit
Figures on Social Security payments to Mainers in 1978. Chart showing payment d
Submissions from 1978
Facts and figures on the Social Security system and Maine residents.
Figures on Social Security benefits being paid to Maine residents.
Figures on state and federal income taxes and Social Security payments in Maine
Submissions from 1977
Discussion of Social Security benefits paid in Maine in 1976.
Figures on federal personal and corporate net income taxes and Social Security t
State representative Gerald Talbot, of Portland, has set up a display at the leg
Submissions from 1976
Black Portlander Merita McKenzie researches the history of Blacks in Maine; fund
Eight Maine residents are suing the Department of Health, Education & Welfare in
Falmouth town manager will ask councilors to study the possibility of removing t
Figures on federal personal and corporate net income taxes plus Social Security
Figures on increased Social Security benefits paid in Maine in 1975.
Profile of Social Security Administrative Judge James A. Devlin, who is a one-ma
Several Maine town and cities are dropping the Social Security system for their
Submissions from 1975
Figures on number of Maine residents who received Social Security and disability
Figures on Social Security benefits paid to Maine people in 1974.
Social Security payments in Maine during 1974.
Submissions from 1974
James A. Johnson of Cape Elizabeth is first black to head a Maine Knights of Col
Submissions from 1973
$228,211,000 paid out in Social Security cash benefits to Maine residents in 197
Editorial on Social Security in Maine, giving many statistics.
Maine Social Security benefits total $228 million in 1972.
Reprint of an article from the current issue of "Old-Time New England" about Ped
The Social Security Amendment of 1972, also known as H.R. 1, recently enacted in
Submissions from 1972
About 100 registered for Maine's first black caucus, at Bowdoin College-- a prel
An account of the NAACP's 63rd anniversary meeting in Portland at which Miss Lou
Black man joins local police force. William N. Adams Jr. of Warwick St., and 10
Black Muslim Minister George Shabazz speaks at Black Arts Festival at Bowdoin.
Black politics role seen as encouraging. Caucus held at Bowdoin College Feb. 26
Explanation of the new tax relief for Maine's elderly as well as the increase in
Long article about Maine's blacks objecting to the cancellation of the National
Maine blacks form power organization. Mwana Funzi Rasuli, Bowdoin junior, leadi
Maine has as many bigots as the South, says Mrs. Ardello A. Davis, treasurer of
Maine State Black Political Caucus seeks meeting with Muskie.
One of every seven in Maine are paid Social Security. This exceeds the national
Portland welfare rights groups criticize handling of increased Social Security b
Portrait of Gerald E. Talbot, Maine's first black legislator.
Several of Portland's black community have objected that WCBB-TV has dropped "Bl
Speaking before the Third Blaine House Conference on Aging, Governor Curtis crit
U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the right of private clubs to exclude negroes as
We Who Care charged "dirty pool" in the state's handling of Social Security bene
Submissions from 1971
$1.4 million Social Security benefits paid monthly. Social Security benefits pa
150,000 Maine residents get Social Security income. Maine 1970 benefits--a brea
Blacks must tell own story, says woman prof. About Bowdoin's first woman profes
Cliff A. Richardson, the first black man to win a municipal office in Portland,
Cumerland County residents regularly receiving Social Security benefits are due
George M. Allen (photo) is black, 38, and wants to build a multi-racial resort i
Muskie seeks redress for accepted black inequality.
The Social Security Administration has its ear out for complaints about nursing
The Social Security Administration has its ear out for complaints about nursing
Submissions from 1970
Bates graduate first Negro to head Atlanta schools. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays named
Colby white student group marches in support of blacks. Colored group feels it
Students gov't backs Colby blacks' aims. Passes resolution supporting 18 black
Submissions from 1969
GSC to offer first course in Negro history. Will begin with spring semester.
Local NAACP chief blasts solons. Legislators deny blacks rights they enjoy, say
Revolt of the black athletes. Article gives list of black athletes in Maine.
Submissions from 1968
Lovejoy award winner flays race mythology. Carl T. Rowan is the first Negro to
Maine Medicare payments total $21 million in 1967; $10 million monthly Social Se
What it's like to be a Negro in Maine's largest city. (Long article with photos
Submissions from 1966
Potential for trouble. (Editorial) Gerald E. Talbot, head of the local chapter
Windham story refreshing in view of race troubles. About a Negro girl who is te
The Day Portland Burned: July 4, 1866, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. and Portland Evening Express
Submissions from 1965
Housing and jobs are no. 1 & 2 Negro problems in Portland. (Map showing areas w
Portland had first U.S. Negro Catholic bishop.
Submissions from 1964
Martin Luther King reviews "The Portrayal of the Negro in American Painting" at
Negroes urge 'integrated' rights drive here.
Negro homes here crowded for visits by Catholic groups. 'Bridge of good will' p
She got rent, but many doors slammed here. Experiences of Mrs. Dorothy M. Hicks
Submissions from 1963
Marchers explain reasons for action.
Richardson wins PWD race, becomes first Negro elected in Maine.
Whittaker housing bill stays alive in Senate. Bill to ban racial or religious d
Submissions from 1962
At journey's end. Clem Stovall, 25, right, Portland's first reverse-freedom rid
City may return future reverse freedom riders.
Discrimination is hidden, Portland Negro declares. He is Rupert A. Richardson,
Editor to find if Portland is on segregationist list. Pulitzer Prize winner Hod
FBI enters case of Negro sent here. Agents inform Stovall that forced bus ride
Reverse rider brings brother to Portland. Clem Stovall has been working since J
Row over rent sends Mississippi Negro here. "Get out, don't come back", reverse