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Tar sands battleground: South Portland

by John Richardson July 20, 2014October 8, 2015

An analysis shows that what’s happening in the city is just one part of an ongoing fight over Canada’s plans to expand petroleum production in Alberta.

Local & State, News, Politics

Unseemly tactics mar two races for sheriff in southern Maine

by David Hench and John Richardson June 2, 2014June 4, 2014

Backers of Democratic candidates in Cumberland and York ‘go negative’ with attacks in primary battles that are unusually intense.

Nation & World, News

Portland’s 9/11 story told at agency’s museum

by John Richardson May 16, 2014

Part of its exhibit is the jetport scanner that two hijackers passed through on the day of the attacks.

Local & State, News

Old Orchard Beach reaches settlement with ousted manager

by John Richardson May 15, 2014

Former manager Mark Pearson had sued for wrongful termination.

Local & State, News

Scarborough school budget reduced ahead of Tuesday referendum

by John Richardson May 8, 2014

The town’s school board makes some last-minute changes after the town council demands reductions.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Portland to give Baxter Boulevard to pedestrians, bikes on Sundays

by John Richardson April 22, 2014

Sundays on the Boulevard, which begins May 4, will give bikers and pedestrians unfettered Back Cove access.

Local & State, News

Cape Elizabeth bans smoking in Fort Williams Park

by John Richardson April 14, 2014

Starting in 30 days, when the new ordinance takes effect, anyone caught smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or e-cigarettes could be subject to a $250 fine.