Tom Bell

Portland Press Herald

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Published
November 14, 2012

Father, 3 sons who died in Orrington fire were living in house rent-free

The father and three children who perished in the Orrington fire last weekend were living in the house under an unusual arrangement that is discouraged in the real estate industry, according to several real estate agents who are familiar with sales of financially distressed properties.
Published
November 12, 2012

Boxes near wood stove started deadly fire

A father and his three children died in the blaze that destroyed an Orrington home Saturday.
Published
November 10, 2012

Longtime ‘king of the St. John Valley’ deposed

Voters decide it’s time for a change and oust John Martin from the Maine Legislature.
Published
November 5, 2012

Nor’easter headed for Maine, but far worse to south

The National Weather Service says a nor’easter will hit Maine late Wednesday night, bringing mostly heavy rain and some snow.
Published
November 1, 2012

Downeaster arrives in Brunswick

The expansion of the Boston-to-Portland service to Freeport and Brunswick fulfills the original vision of the passenger rail service launched in 2001.
Published
October 29, 2012

Longtime Maine Democratic leader dies

Rodney Quinn, a veteran and a former secretary of state, was an old-school politician who put the party ahead of his career.
Published
October 26, 2012

Weather service updates Sandy forecast for Maine

The storm is now expected to bring heavy rain and wind gusts between 40 to 60 mph for an eight- to 12-hour period on Monday and Tuesday.
Published
October 22, 2012

Topsham man driving force of Downeaster train expansion

When the first Amtrak train rolls into Freeport and Brunswick on Nov. 1, it will be packed with state and federal politicians and the top brass from Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration.
Published
October 16, 2012

‘Light’ Maine quake makes big impression

Folks across the region see, feel and hear the 4.0 magnitude quake with an epicenter near Hollis Center.
Published
October 14, 2012

Prostitution case raises ethical issues for media

Kelly McBride, an expert on journalism ethics at the Poynter Institute, knows all about “the list,” the much anticipated electronic police log containing the names of the alleged “johns” in a Kennebunk prostitution case that has gotten nationwide attention.