The Icelandic company chose Portland as its American port of call because it saw the opportunities to expand trade in the North Atlantic.
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Survivor describes efforts to escape fire as trapped occupants screamed
Day two of landlord Gregory Nisbet’s manslaughter trial includes graphic testimony of the fire that killed six people.
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Survivors describes efforts to escape fire as trapped occupants screamed
Day two of landlord Gregory Nisbet’s manslaughter trial includes graphic testimony of the fire that killed six people.
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Top chef from Greenland gets a taste of Maine cooking
Inunnguaq Hegelund also forages and learns about using locally grown foods from Vinland’s David Levi during his visit for the Arctic Council meetings in Portland.
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Trial will ask whether Portland landlord is at fault in fire deaths
It would be a first in Maine if Gregory Nisbet is convicted of manslaughter over building conditions, and many will be monitoring the case closely.
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For War of 1812 veteran, a marker of respect
The grave of William Blake gets a stone of recognition at a Portland cemetery that also was nearly forgotten.
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Portland police officers begin carrying Narcan in response to opioid epidemic
Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn’t a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’
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New Mainers Alliance will encourage immigrants to vote
The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.
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What’s it like to travel the world with Anthony Bourdain? Zach Zamboni knows
The celebrity chef’s cinematographer, who lives in Portland half the year, takes us behind the lens.
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Story of 5-year-old living in Portland woods prompts flood of offers to help
Dozens of readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram article offer the girl’s family clothes, toys, furniture and other support.