On Sept. 11, Todd Libby was a cable guy. The events of that day led him to a 20-year career in the military including a tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Watching 9/11 attacks from classroom sparked social activism
David Morgan, then a senior at Kennebunk High School, looks back on how the day profoundly impacted him.
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20 years later, they’re haunted by their encounters with 9/11 hijackers
Those who crossed paths with two of the World Trade Center terrorists reflect on what happened in Maine in the hours leading up to the worst attacks on American soil.
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Ticket agent struggles with guilt, trauma over two decades
The American Airlines agent who gave two of the 9/11 terrorists their boarding passes from Portland to Boston is haunted by that unthinkable day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart to perform at 9/11 benefit show
Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and Amy Schumer are in a star-studded group of comedians to perform for one night only at Madison Square Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. marks 9/11 anniversary at tributes shadowed by virus
President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden did not cross paths, although both visited Shanksville, Pa.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Central to creation of DHS, Collins is silent as agency abuses power
The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congress hasn’t yet done what it needs to do for 9/11 rescuers
The House of Representatives has tripled the number of first responders and victims eligible for relief, and the Senate must follow suit.
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Freeport Flag Ladies make their last stand, 18 years after terrorist attacks
The women have waved the flag next to Freeport’s Main Street each week for 18 years, but will retire after Wednesday.
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Our View: Remembering the toll of 9/11, nearly 2 decades later
As our collective memory fades, the anniversary should be about the people who truly can never forget the attacks.