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Published
October 10, 2016

Falmouth teen puts spotlight on mental illness with flowery tribute to lost friends

After her two best friends committed suicide, Julia Hansen decides to plant hope gardens.
Published
October 6, 2016

Commentary: Climate change renders Arctic both accessible and vulnerable

The far north's value to every nation – a topic that's the focus of a forum in Maine this week – cannot be overstated.
Published
October 4, 2016

Proximity to Arctic wasn’t on Eimskip’s list of reasons for coming to Portland

The Icelandic company chose Portland as its American port of call because it saw the opportunities to expand trade in the North Atlantic.
Published
October 4, 2016

Survivors describe efforts to escape Noyes Street fire amid screams of trapped occupants

Day two of landlord Gregory Nisbet's manslaughter trial in six deaths includes testimony about building conditions that hindered the path to safety.
Published
October 3, 2016

Top chef from Greenland gets a taste of Maine cooking

Inunnguaq Hegelund also forages and learns about using locally grown foods from Vinland's David Levi during his visit for the Arctic Council meetings in Portland.

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Published
October 3, 2016

Trial will ask whether Portland landlord is at fault in fire deaths

It would be a first in Maine if Gregory Nisbet is convicted of manslaughter over building conditions, and many will be monitoring the case closely.
Published
October 2, 2016

War of 1812 veteran honored with marker in Portland

The grave of William Blake is recognized at a cemetery that also was nearly forgotten.
Published
September 30, 2016

Portland police officers begin carrying Narcan in response to opioid epidemic

Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn't a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’
Published
September 30, 2016

Ranked-choice voting: Costly, complicated, undemocratic

Voters today know the consequences of their votes. Ranked-choice voting is a shot in the dark.
Published
September 29, 2016

New Mainers Alliance will encourage immigrants to vote

The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.