The nor’easter is expected to dump up to 20 inches of snow in Portland and about 2 feet Down East before it winds down this afternoon.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
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Rallies for and against Planned Parenthood held in Portland
About 350 people gather in front of City Hall to support the organization after 27 protest outside its offices a few blocks away.
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Mainers hunker down for major nor’easter Sunday
The storm will be accompanied by howling winds, whiteout conditions and up to 2 feet of snow in places, according to the National Weather Service.
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Cumberland firefighter Brandon J. Thibeau, known for his grit, dies at 22
Despite his cancer, Thibeau, chosen the 2016 Firefighter of the Year by unanimous vote, showed up for training last week.
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Thousands protest Trump policies at 2 rallies in Portland
About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.
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Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq
Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
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Portland neighborhood’s go-to convenience store looks for a raring-to-go buyer
Quality Shop co-owner Mike Shamos wants to retire and let ‘young people’ take over the business in Deering Center that has survived decades of industry turmoil.
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Five people wounded in 3 Portland stabbing incidents
No one was seriously hurt, but suspects remain at large, police say.
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Man threw marijuana out car window during Maine Turnpike chase, police say
Brandon Joseph Dagnese, 23, of Scarborough is arrested on multiple charges.