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El Faro memorial to be dedicated in Rockland, nearly seven years after cargo ship tragedy

The memorial sculpture was made by Warren artist Jay Sawyer, who had a career in the maritime industry before becoming an artist.

by Donna Perry August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

The first Hollandstrog Summer Fest will kick of Aug. 11 and help raise funds for improving the high school athletic fields.

by Donna M. Perry April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Deb Roberts competing for title of Mrs. Maine International 2018, a pageant that promotes family.

The NTSB has not concluded its investigation into the sinking but decides to make 10 recommendations based on facts gathered so far.

by JASON DEAREN April 12, 2017April 12, 2017

A recounting of events recreates the unfolding crisis that resulted in the sinking of the cargo ship caught in Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.

by JASON DEAREN April 12, 2017April 11, 2017

A reporter reconstructed events based on public documents, testimony and interviews.

A former first mate testifies that he was not sure if life jackets were stored on the bridge as required.

Theresa Davidson told federal investigators that her husband did everything by the book and would not have taken a ship to sea if it needed repairs.

by Staff Report December 13, 2016

A fifth crew member was a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, as were the Mainers.

The captain makes that plea in a vivid transcript of audio from the El Faro’s final 26 hours.