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The Phantom of the Allagash
No full textThe story of the 1943 murder of Maine Guide Wesley Porter on Webster Lake, and the ensuing manhunt for his killer
Food and Drink: Beating the Heat
No full textVery brief account of how Gifford\u27s Ice Cream overcame a factory fire in time for the summer rush
Indian and Bangladeshi Food Served with Himalayan Twist
No full textBrothers Iqbal and Ali Hussain share their story of how their father came to the U.S. from Bangladesh and started a restaurant on Portland\u27s Congress Street, India Palace. The brothers now own the restaurant and aim to be the best Muslim Indian restaurant in Portland
North by East: Flight Risk
No full textA brief account of the challenges faced by LifeFlight of Maine to deliver healthcare and retrieve patients in rural areas of the state. Describes how cameras installed at rural airports assist the LifeFlight crew in assessing landing conditions, reducing uncertainty and delays that could be fatal to critical patients
For a Maine Without Hate, Bystanders Must Play Active Role
No full textA description of A Place Without Hate: Forum on Hate Crime in Maine held by the New England Arab American Organization (NEAAO). Notes the discussion by forum participants on the impact of hate crimes and how often they go unreported. Highlights a session of Active Bystander Training given by Prevention Action Change (PAC) on ways to intervene in a hate incident
Brief: Housing Nonprofits Laud Creation of Program to House the Homeless
No full textA brief discussion of the expansion of Housing First, a program designed to help people transition out of homelessness by providing housing in a staff-supported environment. Notes the efficacy of the program\u27s existing locations in Portland and plans for more sites in Maine, to be provided by Avesta Housing and administered by Preble Street
Djiboutian Independence Day Celebrated in Lewiston
No full textA brief report of a Lewiston celebration of Djiboutian Independence Day. Notes comments by Lewiston Mayor Carl L. Sheline and celebration emcee Hawa Ali about the history and success of the Djiboutian community in Lewiston
Maine Homes: Absolute Horror Show
No full textAuburn resident Migdalia Mass shares the joy she takes in her 1874 Gothic Revival home, the William A. Robinson House, particularly in the abundant macabre décor she lavishes on the place every Halloween
Food and Drink: What\u27s So Funny \u27Bout Peace, Love, and Waffle Branding?
No full textA review of Peace, Love & Waffles, a waffle barn in Dover-Foxcroft launched by owner Michael Begley
My Favorite Place: John Stirratt: Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson
No full textBrief profile of John Stirratt, bassist and founding member of the rock band Wilco. Includes Stirratt\u27s thoughts on collaborating remotely with his band during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as his enjoyment of the Hidden Valley Nature Center\u27s winter activities