Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
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Jonathon Piesik runs the Boston Marathon in his mother’s footsteps
The Cumberland native caught the marathon bug from his mother, who guides his every step.
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Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research
Ralph Carmona, a 74-year-old Portland man who has Alzheimer’s, says he is a living example of the value of medical research.
Posted inSports
Boston Marathon lowers qualifying times for most prospective runners for 2026 race
The change means men will need to run 2:55 – 5 minutes faster to earn a spot than for this year’s race. Women and nonbinary runners need to finish in 3:25.
Posted inNew England, News
Defense attorneys for Boston Marathon bomber seek recusal of judge overseeing case
Attorneys for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev claim the U.S. District judge overseeing the bomber’s death sentence legal battle, made public comments on the case during the appeals process.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Bostonians remember deadly marathon bombing 10 years later
The 127th running of the Boston Marathon takes place Monday.
Posted inNation & World, News
10 years after the Boston Marathon bombing, how has public safety changed: ‘People are very vigilant’
As social media platforms have grown and advanced, law enforcement and the U.S. intelligence community have taken a closer look at social media for any threats of a pending attack.
Posted inNew England, Sports
Survival diaries: Decade on, Boston Marathon bombing echoes
In the decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, the streets and sidewalks have been repaired, and memorials stand at the site of the explosions to remember the three who died.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Boston Marathon bomber again tries to avoid execution
A U.S. Supreme Court decision last month reinstated Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death penalty.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland woman running Boston Marathon for those with Alzheimer’s
Jackie Mundry’s beloved grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and Mundry’s marathon team is raising funds to benefit the national Alzheimer’s Association.