What is normal about the pre-Trump era to which Edgar Allen Beem would return (“Biden can’t become president fast enough” March 25)? The patently unwarranted, criminal war on Iraq that took over a million lives? Its needless repetition in Afghanistan? Financing Israeli racism in Palestine? The collective white male dismissal of Anita Hill’s conscientious revelation […]
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Portland house fire caused by discarded ashes from a woodstove
No people were injured in the fire although a dog was killed and the home was destroyed.
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City to share in COVID-19 response grants
PORTLAND — The city will receive nearly $1.6 million from the $16.5 million awarded to the state from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The funds were authorized through the CARES Act. Portland will receive a $1.1 million Community Development Block Grant to help in its response. […]
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School closure in Portland extended until May 4
PORTLAND — Superintendent Xavier Botana has extended the closure of Portland schools until at least May 4. Schools were potentially set to reopen April 27 after the scheduled April break, but Botana said the extension is in response to Gov. Janet Mills extending the state-wide stay at home order through May 1. “I will caution […]
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John T. Gorman Foundation gives $500K to local groups
PORTLAND — As part of its COVID-19 response, the John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 11 Maine non-profits working to provide food and shelter to Mainers in need during the outbreak, including Preble Street Resource Center, Wayside Food Programs and Southern Maine Boys and Girls Club. Preble Street received $75,000 to […]
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Fire heavily damages home in Portland
A single-family home on Stevens Avenue sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.
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Letter: Here’s why we’re panicking, Mr. Beem
Edgar Beem wants to know why we’re panicking over the Covid-19 pandemic and compares the incidence of deaths attributed to it to deaths from sleeping sickness. (“Will the panic be worse than the virus?” 3/18/20) It’s simple Mr. Beem. The Covid-19 virus is completely new to the human family. No one is immune. Yes, the […]
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Letter: May wiser heads rule during coronavirus outbreak
Finally, there are a few voices in the wilderness, calling out the nearly hysterical reaction to the COVID-19 virus. Thanks to Edgar Allen Beem for being one of them (“Will the panic be worse than the virus?” 3/18/20) While it is imperative that we take intelligent precautions in dealing with this new strain, the extreme […]
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Homeless shelter’s first coronavirus case adds urgency to reduce crowding
The woman came from out of state last week and is now quarantined, along with 27 other people who may have been exposed at the crowded shelter in downtown Portland.