Other Mainers in attendance during Monday’s attacks – including two Portland surgeons – share their experiences.
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Bay State restaurant manager among those killed in blasts
The 29-year-old woman went to the marathon with her best friend, who was seriously wounded.
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King describes ‘bad hour’ awaiting word on wife after Boston blasts
Mary Herman was in the grandstands across the street from one of the bomb blasts earlier in the afternoon but had left prior to the explosions.
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Agents pursue clues, say bombs loaded to maim
With no suspects, officials appeal for the public’s help and start reviewing 2,000 images.
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Security heightened at Logan after blasts
One flight was returned to the gate and rescreened, while another was held after landing so authorities could inspect the baggage.
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Obama says Boston bombings an act of terrorism
In his second public statement in less than 24 hours since the explosions, the president urges anyone with information relating to the events to contact authorities.
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‘1 Mile to Go’ at the Boston Marathon
From my spot at Kenmore Square, a few strides before the “1 Mile to Go” marker, I saw so many emotions. There was joy, pain, excitement, regret, more pain and relief.
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Portland police heighten vigilance in bombing aftermath
‘We’re giving special attention to critical infrastructure and transportation hubs,’ says Police Chief Michael Sauschuck.
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LaGuardia fully opens after partial evacuation
New York City is on a heightened security alert as a precaution due to the Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon.
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Obama to speak from White House on Boston bombings
Earlier today, Obama ordered flags at the White House and all government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the Boston Marathon explosion victims.