Press Herald+

All of Maine’s news in one place; local stories, statewide coverage, every day.

Portland Press Herald · com.pagesuite.pressherald.pressherald

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v1.2.1 173.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.1 (80123221)
Updated: Jun 10, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 173.6 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Nov 5, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 41 (2 sensitive)
Website: pressherald.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Press Herald+ is an app by Portland Press Herald in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least November 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.2.0, the APK grew from 154.1 MB to 173.6 MB. Since version 1.1.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 41 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.2.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.1

General Bug Fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

"Press Herald+: All of Maine’s News in One App The Press Herald+ app brings together trusted journalism from across the state in a single, seamless reading experience. Stay connected with breaking news, in-depth investigations, and local stories that matter to your community and to Maine as a whole. The strength of Maine’s leading newsrooms is always at your fingertips with Press Herald+, including the Portland Press Herald, Sun Journal of Lewiston, Morning Sentinel of Waterville, Kennebec Journal of Augusta, and the Midcoast's Times Record. Why Choose the Press Herald+ app? • One app, all the news: Access statewide reporting plus local coverage from Maine’s trusted dailies. • Breaking alerts: Get instant updates on the stories that matter most. • Personalized experience: Follow your town, region, local high school team, daily puzzles and games, or favorite topics. Toggle your reading experience to dark mode if you prefer. • Easy to use: Clean design, fast load times, and simple navigation built for mobile. • Read the newspaper: Get access to both digital replica epapers and live news. • Connect: Join fellow readers and share ideas in article conversation threads. Trusted Local Journalism From York County to Portland, Lewiston to the Midcoast, and Augusta and Waterville to the western mountains, Press Herald+ connects you to the newsrooms that know your communities best. Reporters and editors from across the Maine Trust for Local News are in city halls, schools, and neighborhoods every day to keep you informed with fair, accurate, and deeply reported journalism. Stay Connected to Maine Press Herald+ makes it simple to follow both the big picture and the small details, from statewide issues to neighborhood stories, from investigative reporting to daily updates. Whether you live in Maine year-round, visit seasonally, or simply want to stay connected, this app is built for you.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.2. Since v1.2.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v1.2.1 LATEST Jun 10, 2026 173.6 MB TRUSTED v1.2.0 Apr 15, 2026 154.1 MB TRUSTED v1.1.2 Sep 22, 2024 90.8 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 10, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 10, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 10, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BC:89:D9:E6:D0:F5:BF:78:16:38:C8:2E:0E:2A:FB:CD:37:0F:80:7F
File MD5205e0e15dc9037955df310a99c16a18f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (41)

Press Herald+ requests 41 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.pagesuite.pressherald.pressherald.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Messaging receive (custom) com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE
Pressherald receive adm message (custom) com.pagesuite.pressherald.pressherald.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.pagesuite.pressherald.pressherald.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Press Herald+ APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Press Herald+ for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.1.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.1.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Press Herald+ free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Press Herald+ APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 205e0e15dc9037955df310a99c16a18f.