David Bragdon says his quest took on greater urgency after he lost his oldest son in the fire in Portland that killed six people in 2014.
2018
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Brunswick officer injured when vehicle strikes his parked cruiser
Sgt. Ed Yurek had pulled his cruiser to the side of Route 1 to assist another driver when the accident occurred during Tuesday’s snowstorm.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House to release climate change report amid frenzy of Black Friday
Environmental groups blast the timing, saying the goal is to bury scientists’ findings.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony joins Winslow/Gardiner girls hockey team
Benson, Richardson excited for first-time opportunity.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
A day early, Portland wins traditional holiday game with Deering
The teams play Wednesday because of the frigid forecast for Thursday, and the Bulldogs beat the Rams 45-0 as Zack Elowitch scores five touchdowns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Central Maine bracing for holiday shopping blast
Thanksgiving night, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are expected to bring shoppers into stores looking for deals for the holidays.
Posted inMaine
Shelters expect heavy holiday demand driven by high winds, frigid temperatures
Highs in Portland are forecast to top out in the teens Thursday, with wind chills well below zero.
Posted inBusiness
As retailers die off, former competitors swoop in
Target, Kohl’s and others have devised strategies to pick up market share made available by bankruptcies and closings.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Sidelines: Fear not, New England: Celtics fans should relax despite slow start
Hyped teams frequently struggle early before turning it on late, Drew Bonifant writes.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: She lost her legs when an elderly driver hit her. Today she’s thankful, not angry.
For Terri Anthoine and Robert Carson, life changed forever in a Portland parking lot on the afternoon of Dec. 13.