2013 – Page 3904 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

Colorado firefighters put out hot spots

by The Associated Press June 17, 2013

The most destructive fire in state history is largely contained after burning nearly 500 homes.

Nation & World, News

Bite-mark evidence derided as unreliable in courts

by The Associated Press June 17, 2013

Critics are questioning its scientific validity and the qualifications of those paid to testify about it.

Close to Home

Shakers’ history alive and well

by Deborah Sayer June 17, 2013

Two men work diligently to bring awareness of the Sabbathday Lake village, founded in 1783, to new generations of people.

Opinion

Maine Voices: Franklin Street redesign links transportation, development and quality of life

by MARKOS MILLER June 17, 2013

The process gives the city a chance to build on its strengths as it improves livability and mobility.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Rules of the road should apply to cyclists as well as drivers

by JIM BROWN June 17, 2013

The law is the law, even though most bicycle riders act as if the laws were just suggestions.

Letters, Opinion

Letters to the editor: Dislike of panhandlers fuels ban proposal

June 17, 2013

The new Martin’s Point bridge will cost the taxpayers of Maine about $23.5 million. One of its amenities will be recreational platforms that will allow people to safely cast fishing lines into the mouth of the Presumpscot River, and everyone seems to think this is a nice idea. Cut to the argument that panhandlers should […]