Chairlift accident spotlights regulators

The state Tramway Board probe is closely followed by ski area operators and officials elsewhere.

Sugarloaf chairlift was overdue for load test

The safety check is required every seven years, but the state had given the ski resort extra time before a derailment injured eight skiers

Finding the homelesson Portland’s streets

About a dozen social service workers spent several chilly hours Wednesday night walking the city’s streets and parks and exploring its hidden nooks and crannies, looking for any homeless men or women who had not checked in at a shelter.

It was time for the annual count of Portland’s homeless, and they didn’t want to miss anyone.

Coalition looking to fill more Mainers’ plates

Six nonprofit groups hope to generate more funding for food pantries and push for policy shifts.

Exiting commissioner has a record of reform

In her time at Health and Human Services, Brenda Harvey merged agencies, revamped child and family services and cut staffing.

Maine joins legal fray over health care reform

The attorney general asks to join a Florida lawsuit challenging the federal reform law.

A line of caution at Sugarloaf

A chairlift remains closed for testing two weeks after a derailment that injured eight

Ski accident may spur strong claims

Liability limits citing the sport’s inherent risks may not apply in the Sugarloaf derailment, lawyers say.

Skiers hurt in Maine derailment hire law firm

Berman & Simmons will represent at least five people in potential claims that could test a state law shielding ski resorts from liability.

Skier injured at Sugarloaf is Delaware senator

Michael Katz and his two daughters are recovering in Delaware.