The state Tramway Board probe is closely followed by ski area operators and officials elsewhere.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inNews
Sugarloaf chairlift was overdue for load test
The safety check is required every seven years, but the state had given the ski resort extra time before a derailment injured eight skiers
advertisement
Posted inNews
Finding the homelesson Portland’s streets
About a dozen social service workers spent several chilly hours Wednesday night walking the city’s streets and parks and exploring its hidden nooks and crannies, looking for any homeless men or women who had not checked in at a shelter.
It was time for the annual count of Portland’s homeless, and they didn’t want to miss anyone.
Posted inNews
Coalition looking to fill more Mainers’ plates
Six nonprofit groups hope to generate more funding for food pantries and push for policy shifts.
Posted inNews
Exiting commissioner has a record of reform
In her time at Health and Human Services, Brenda Harvey merged agencies, revamped child and family services and cut staffing.
Posted inNews
Maine joins legal fray over health care reform
The attorney general asks to join a Florida lawsuit challenging the federal reform law.
Posted inNews
A line of caution at Sugarloaf
A chairlift remains closed for testing two weeks after a derailment that injured eight
Posted inNews
Ski accident may spur strong claims
Liability limits citing the sport’s inherent risks may not apply in the Sugarloaf derailment, lawyers say.
Posted inNews
Skiers hurt in Maine derailment hire law firm
Berman & Simmons will represent at least five people in potential claims that could test a state law shielding ski resorts from liability.
Posted inNews
Skier injured at Sugarloaf is Delaware senator
Michael Katz and his two daughters are recovering in Delaware.