The blaze appeared to begin when a strong gust of wind blew flames from an outdoor stove, officials said.
Daniel Kool
Staff Writer
Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's utilities reporter, covering electricity, gas, broadband - anything you get a bill for. He also covers the impact of tariffs on Maine and picks up the odd business story. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Snow problem? Tow problem? Portland tries to keep up
Residents complain that the city seems to be doing a worse job plowing. Officials say heavy snowfall and lack of adherence to parking bans are to blame.
Posted inNew England, News, Schools and Education
Applications open for high school journalism summer program
Now in its 38th year, the 8-day New England High Journalism Collaborative is designed to offer traditionally underserved populations the opportunity to work in a newsroom environment.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Eliot man dies after weekend crash in New Hampshire
Judd Reed, 70, was pronounced dead at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, police said.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State
Tula is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Frey, 12 other state attorneys general pledge lawsuit challenging Musk’s Treasury access
Thirteen attorneys general, including Maine’s Aaron Frey, announce their intention to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping Elon Musk and his team from having access to national payment systems.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Minor stabs another minor in South Portland
The pair, who knew each other, were transported to a local hospital for treatment Wednesday evening.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Southern Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated
South Portland police released photos of the suspect, who was seen leaving through the food court and has not yet been identified.