Firefighters made headway on Friday in containing blazes but their work may be undone by the winds.
2017
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture
‘Death cleaning’: The Swedish way to declutter
Called ‘dostadning,’ from the words for cleaning and death, it is part of Swedish culture.
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Posted inNation & World, News
School district removes ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from curriculum
Middle schools in Biloxi, Miss., will stop using the book because it ‘makes people uncomfortable.’
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
New York man arrested in Windham after fraudulent withdrawals from TD Bank branches
He withdrew nearly $20,000 Thursday from five branches in Greater Portland, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inNation & World, News
Freed family reaches Canada, says kidnappers killed 1 child
Former hostage Joshua Boyle says the family would now try to build a ‘secure sanctuary for their three surviving children.’
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland veterans to honor long-lost Medal of Honor recipient
They will gather Sunday at the grave of Emile Lejeune, whose final resting place was a mystery until the Congressional Medal of Honor Society found it in Forest City Cemetery.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Let’s sing anthem at more venues than just sports arenas
Why is it that the national anthem is sung only at sporting events? Why not sing it at official government proceedings? The president could lead Congress in a rousing rendition of it at the start of his State of the Union Address. I’d love to hear President Trump take a stab at it. The Supreme […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LaCasse is committed to city’s diversity and vitality
I am writing to express my support for Bree LaCasse for the at-large seat on the Portland City Council. Bree’s love and passion for Portland have spanned her lifetime. She has chosen to live on the same street where she grew up and sends her son to Reiche School, just like his mom. She has […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Brunelle is progressive, informed and hard-working
I am writing in support of at-large Portland City Council candidate Joey Brunelle. I’ve observed Joey for the past two years as he has evolved into a committed civic leader and a reasoned voice for progressive change. He has worked tirelessly to gain both deep knowledge regarding the issues Portland faces and a wide breadth […]