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Cheverus victims seek the justice they never received

by Eric Russell December 17, 2017December 17, 2017

At Cheverus, they were taught moral responsibility, but victims of alleged abuse by a former teacher say they’re still waiting for the school and the Jesuit community to practice what they preach.

Dine Out Maine: Noble Barbecue elevates barbecue to realm of art

by Andrew Ross December 17, 2017December 18, 2017

The Portland restaurant’s twin brother-owners know their way around a smoker.

Local & State, News

Boat Parade of Lights adds sparkle to Portland’s holidays

by Meredith Goad December 16, 2017December 16, 2017

A small crowd turns out at Fort Allen Park to watch the parade in Portland Harbor.

Maine Crime, News

Ex-priest facing sex assault charge goes back to Missouri after posting bail

by Eric Russell December 15, 2017December 16, 2017

James Francis Talbot, who has a long history of sexually abusing children, is returned to the Vianney Renewal Center in Dittmer, Missouri, where he has lived since 2011.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland elver trafficker caught in sting gets jail, another Mainer pleads guilty

by Penelope Overton December 14, 2017December 15, 2017

A Portland seafood dealer is sentenced to 6 months in jail and a Maine fisherman pleads guilty to trafficking more than $250,000 worth of illegally harvested elvers

Local & State, Maine Crime

Portland driver, 82, who hit pedestrian in parking lot had suspended license

by Gillian Graham December 14, 2017December 15, 2017

Robert Carson’s Toyota Highlander hit Mary Anthoine in the parking lot of Pratt Abbott dry cleaners on Forest Avenue.

Local & State, News

Portland group protests U.S. plans to withdraw from Paris climate accord

by Kevin Miller December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

Dozens stage a 16-hour walking vigil, circling the city’s federal courthouse 196 times for each of the signees, and once in reverse to symbolize the Trump administration’s plans to withdraw.