Maine Press Herald

The Maine Press Herald is a news source that provides coverage on various topics including local, state, and national news. The articles often discuss issues related to politics, crime, education, and environment. There are instances of contradictory information and deceptive practices present in the articles. The news source appears to have a slight leaning towards certain topics and viewpoints.

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The articles show a slight leaning towards certain topics and viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances of potential conflicts of interest mentioned in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances where contradictory information is presented in the articles.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading titles or omission of important information.

Recent Articles

  • Record-Breaking Air Travel Complaints in 2023: Delays, Disability Accommodations, and Discrimination Issues in the Airline Industry

    Record-Breaking Air Travel Complaints in 2023: Delays, Disability Accommodations, and Discrimination Issues in the Airline Industry

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 In 2023, US air travel complaints hit an all-time high of 97,000 due to delays, cancellations, inadequate disability accommodations and discrimination. Despite low cancellation rates in 2024, delays persisted at around 21%. The Transportation Department plans to modernize its complaint system and enhance industry oversight.
  • First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

    First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Influenza B Victoria leads to Maine's first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 flu season, emphasizing its dangers, particularly for children. The Maine CDC advises vaccinations, hygiene practices, and staying home when sick to prevent the spread.
  • Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

    Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A Massachusetts 911 outage caused by a firewall system lasted over an hour on June 18, 2024. Dispatch centers identified callers during the interruption, and no emergencies were impacted. The exact cause remains under investigation, with officials reaching out to vendor Comtech for a solution and contacting local law enforcement. Residents were advised to use local public safety lines during the outage, which affected some residents in neighboring states as well due to a T-Mobile network issue. The system was restored later in the day.
  • Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

    Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

    Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 A major springtime storm is set to hit Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday, bringing heavy snow, rain, and ice. Several Winter Storm Warnings are in place through 6am Sunday while Winter Weather Advisories are active until 2pm Saturday.
  • Father Drowns in Etna Pond While Saving Son

    Father Drowns in Etna Pond While Saving Son

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 26th, Kevin Howell drowned in Etna Pond while trying to save his son. The incident occurred at around 6:30 am during an early morning walk across the pond. Despite getting his son out of the water, Howell was unable to rescue himself and ultimately drowned.
  • Former President Donald Trump's Eligibility to Run for Office in Maine Upheld by Supreme Judicial Court

    Former President Donald Trump's Eligibility to Run for Office in Maine Upheld by Supreme Judicial Court

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run for office in Maine has been upheld by the state Supreme Judicial Court. The court dismissed an appeal from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who had previously determined that Trump did not meet ballot qualifications under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment due to his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election and encouraging supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol after losing to Democrat Joe Biden.
  • Maine Court Halts Trump's Removal from Ballot, Pending Supreme Court Ruling in Similar Case Out of Colorado.

    Maine Court Halts Trump's Removal from Ballot, Pending Supreme Court Ruling in Similar Case Out of Colorado.

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 The Maine Superior Court issued a stay on Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot. The court remanded the matter back to Bellows for further proceedings after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling in Trump v. Anderson, a similar case out of Colorado.

  • Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine: Suspect Apprehended, Community Responds

    Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 A mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine on October 29, 2023, resulting in multiple casualties. The suspect, Robert Card, was apprehended by local law enforcement. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. In the aftermath of the shooting, the community of Lewiston has come together in a show of unity and resilience.

  • Mike Johnson Elected as New Speaker of the House Amidst Republican Party's 2020 Election Controversy

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Mike Johnson, a representative from Louisiana, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House. Johnson's election comes amidst ongoing controversy within the Republican Party over the 2020 election results.

  • Halloween Weekend Mass Shootings Across the US: Suspect in Maine Found Dead

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 A series of mass shootings occurred across the United States over the Halloween weekend in 2023 The suspect in the Maine shooting, Robert Card, was found dead