Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 6, 2013

Thresher crew ‘helped save the world’

Hundreds gather to honor the 129 men who died when the nuclear submarine sank to the ocean floor 50 years ago.
Published
April 3, 2013

State senator raises concerns about Brunswick Amtrak facility

Democrat Stan Gerzofsky fears the $12 million layover building will bring noise and air pollution, health risks and decreased property values.
Published
April 2, 2013

Maine-NH bridge out for 2-4 weeks after tanker crash

Four steel beams on the span were damaged in Monday’s accident; Maine, N.H. will seek reimbursement for repairs.
Published
March 31, 2013

Losing the Thresher: the 50th anniversary

When the nuclear submarine sank with 129 men aboard in April 1963, it was a turning point for the Navy – and for the survivors who will remember lost loved ones next weekend.
Published
March 24, 2013

Trees standing in way of boatyard proposal

Environmentalists oppose a bill that would exempt ‘working waterfronts’ from a state law.
Published
March 12, 2013

Body found in Molunkus connected to standoff, suicide, say police

A body found in a home near Medway is connected to Monday’s four-hour standoff-turned suicide on Interstate 95, police said.
Published
March 12, 2013

Police link body found in home to I-95 suicide

Officials did not reveal the connection between the two men and said the details of the case are complicated.
Published
March 5, 2013

Proposals for ferry to Portland are rejected

Nova Scotia says it will keep looking for an operator to start service between the province and Maine in 2014.
Published
February 11, 2013

Portland to get 1 to 3 inches of snow this afternoon

Inland towns in Cumberland and York counties can expect 2 to 4 inches.
Published
February 6, 2013

New coalition backs Maine laws to prevent gun violence

The group, “Coalition for a Safer Maine – No More Newtowns!,” was launched today at a State House press conference.