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Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
Maine marks day with solemn ceremonies
People express sorrow for those who died and appreciation for those who protect the public. Do you feel safer than you did before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks?
Ground zero inspires reverence, awe, outrage
Those gathered in New York five years after the Sept. 11 attacks had varied reasons for being there.
Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
Encounter haunts ex-ticket agent
The Scarborough man who checked in two of the hijackers says Mohamed Atta was menacing.
Up on the roof, watching as towers disappeared
For those nearest the attacks, the day was one of confusion, uncertainty and disbelief.
Are we a nation ruled by fear?
Some say yes; others believe Americans should be more afraid of non-terrorist threats.
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006
Post-9/11 funds often used for routine items
Critics are wary of how Homeland Security grants have been spent. Maine has received $66 million. Do you feel safer than you did before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks?
Meet six Mainers who made significant changes in their lives after being moved by the tragedies of Sept. 11.
Michael Clarke
'It happened to all of us'
Stephanie O'Brien
A new outlook, and a new address in Portland
Marilyn Sargent
Woman follows her faith and finds true calling
Alex Steed
From angry to focused: Student gets involved
David Jacobs
Tale of adoptive parents gives man impetus to change name
Cara Taylor
Former airline employee moved to find political voice
2001 Coverage
Lubec residents reeling over couple's loss
The loss of Jacqueline and Robert Norton shocks a small Maine town
Friends mourn a 'large figure'
James Roux is remembered as an accomplished Portland lawyer, good companion and generous man.
Gorham family fears for loved one
Stephen Ward, who worked at the World Trade Center, may be a victim.
Navy family holds a vigil for Gray man
Cmdr. Robert A. Schlegel is listed as missing after Tuesday's suicide attack on the Pentagon.
Maine family agonizes over fate of oldest son
Stephen Ward worked on the 101st floor of the World Trade Center and has not been heard from.
Gorham remembers attack victim with signs, sympathy, support
A memorial service is planned Saturday for Stephen Ward, and a student-athlete award will be named after him.
Trade Center victime 'died for all of us'
Family and friends remember 33-year-old Stephen Ward at a memorial in Gorham
Local churches open doors for prayer
Closings
Because of Tuesday's attacks, many organizations and businesses have postponed scheduled events.
Maine native survives World Trade Center blast
Clifford Gallant was being evacuated from the World Trade Center when his building was hit. Online only: Audio interview with the South Portland native who worked on the 89th floor of 2 World Trade Center
'This is clearly going to change us forever'
First-person account from the Portland Press Herald's Washington D.C. correspondent
Bill Nemitz:
It's safe in Portland for now...
Or is it?
King shuts down state government
Congressional delegation condemns attacks.
Mainers react to terrorists attacks
Residents concerned and stunned at seeing and hearing about the details.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to man phone lines
The number was not available at press time.
Security tightens across the state
Emergency personnel react to attacks.
Maine airports, bases tighten security
Car-rental agencies are swamped after flights are grounded; two jets from London make unplanned landings at Bangor.
Seized car in Augusta
Car from Portland Jetport parking garage brought to Augusta by State Police evidence experts.
Despite grief, Maine delegation confident of justice for attackers
Their initial response was not political, but human.
Doctors volunteer by scores to help in wake of attack
At least 100 doctors called after the Maine Medical Association appealed for help Tuesday, and 25 or more calls came in Wednesday morning.
Rumors, fear: the weapons of choice for terrorists
'The need for safety is a fundamental part of being a human being,' a local expert says.
Washington in 'panicky disbelief'
Staff writer Bart Jansen gives a first person account of the events surrounding attacks in NYC and Washington.
Portland schools help students cope with tragedy
The district's lead psychologist, Dr. Chris Kaufman, prepared a handout to help guide parents in discussing the tragedy with their children
For governor, attack hits uncomfortably close
Gov. Angus King explains Maine's response to Tuesday's attack after hearing that his son, who works near the World Trade Center, is safe.
The Gov. Angus King's son works near the World Trade Center. King gives a briefing shortly after hearing his son was safe.
Tons of fresh fish, lobsters stuck in Portland
Grounded flights and closed markets mean many fishing boats will stay tied up for now.
Lubec couple, Portland lawyer among passengers
A couple from Lubec and a Portland lawyer were among those aboard jetliners that crashed into the World Trade Center.
Nation's worst terrorists attacks kill thousands
Hijackers crash planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in bold raids on the seats of finance and government.
Impact of terror shakes the state
A strange and uncomfortable feeling descends on downtown Portland in the wake of the attacks.
Names of victims released
The Associated Press releases a partial list of victims in Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
Maine's leaders condemn tragedy
The governor closes state government as members of Congress respond in Washington.
Sandor M. Polster:
Maine eyewitness describes attack
In Brooklyn, people moved in slow motion, unsure what to do.
Two suspects flew through Portland
The two men apparently were using New Jersey driver licenses but little else was known about them.
Places of worship offer solace, hope
Portland-area residents pray for those who lost loved ones, for the nation and for those who might be blamed.
Parents told to talk openly, but make sure kids feel safe
Children also need to be reminded that most people in the world are good.
Reeling Mainers mourn, fear for future
Crowds watching footage of Tuesday's attacks struggle to comprehend the tragedy.
Schools use caution in spreading the news
Educators organize crisis teams and answer lots of questions. Some allow older students to watch coverage.
Security heightened at key points around Maine
Patrols and searches are stepped up from the shipping channels to Maine Yankee to oil storage facilities.
Maine shipyards, air base go on alert
Brunswick Naval Air Station and Maine's two shipyards take no chances following a pair of terrorist attacks.
Attacks resurrect memories of Pearl
For those who lived through the Japanese attack in 1941, Tuesday's events leave the same feeling of vulnerability.
Doctors, donors anxious to help attack victims
Maine doctors volunteered by the dozens to provide services where needed for people injured in the terrorist attacks, while blood donors thought nothing of waiting in long lines.
South Portlander gets out of tower safely
Clifford Gallant was being evacuated from the World Trade Center when his building was hit.
Cruise ship passengers lose their home port
Passengers get their visit to Portland as planned, but can't return to New York.
Doctors in Maine offer help
Maine Medical Association says more than 125 have called in response to appeal
Feelings of vulnerability arise in wake of attacks
About 350 people call a crisis response line, and some students wonder if they'll be drafted.
FAA employee: hijacked jets almost collided en route
Air controllers also reveal that a U.S. fighter jet had shadowed the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania.
One person detained in Germany in connection with U.S. attacks
Police say the man's profession was 'very interesting to us'
Naples man ferried New Yorkers to safety
Security tight at defense sites
'It's never going to be normal again,' says the president of one union at Bath Iron Works.
State government carries on, with exceptions
Fire-spotting airplanes are grounded and security is tightened in the wake of Tuesday's attacks.
Manchester Airport unsure when service will resume
Car rental agencies are busy as travelers seek alternatives
Maine's military personnel called out
The National Guard helps with refueling fighter jets, and P-3 Orions from BNAS protect aircraft carriers.
City resounds with support for Muslims
Many Muslim children avoid school, and a few acts of harassment are reported.
Lubec residents reeling over couple's loss
The loss of Jacqueline and Robert Norton shocks a small Maine town
Westbrook College grad fought fire at NYC towers
Inquiry includes Portland jetport
Two of the terrorists who crashed jets into the World Trade Center may have begun their flight in Portland.
Military recruiters report more interest
Some offices in Maine receive increased phone calls, but some callers are just concerned parents of service personnel.
Blood donors crowd center, turn anger 'into something constructive'
The American Red Cross turns people away in Portland after accepting 500 donors who willingly wait for hours.
Suspects identified on surveillance tape
Two men, included one named as Mohamed Atta, were seen on a surveillance tape boarding a plane in Portland. The two apparently rented a car, a 2001 Altima, from the same Boston location as another rental car that contained incriminating materials.
Friends mourn a 'large figure'
James Roux is remembered as an accomplished Portland lawyer, good companion and generous man.
Air travel forever changed in Portland
Improving jetport security comes with a price: more inconvenience for passengers.
Stranded air travelers opt for wheels ... or wait
Flight groundings force people to get creative if they want to get home.
Where to turn
If you are seeking to help or need assistance, here is some contact information
USM students try to grasp a world suddenly changed
For most, this is the first time they've seen their country under attack
Gorham family fears for loved one
Stephen Ward, who worked at the World Trade Center, may be a victim.
Man with false pilot's ID arrested at JFK airport; others detained for questioning
Arrested man had tried to fly to California Tuesday morning
Portland firm handles photographs of tragedy
Aurora & Quanta Productions represents free-lance photographers.
Stores sell out of flags as Mainers rush to make show of solidarity
Clerks say they've sold more flags in the past day than at any other time
Air travelers appreciate new delays
Portland Jetport passengers are advised to arrive two hours before their departure time for slower security checks.
Link to Portland grows
The FBI, Portland police and state police track the Maine movements of Abdulatif A. Al-Omari and Mohamed Atta.
King: Mainers can expect more, but not suffocating, security
The governor warns against making Maine 'a police state' by overemphasizing security.
For security reasons, Navy cancels air show
The Brunswick event was expected to draw about 200,000 spectators to the area Sept. 22-23.
Airline's staffers mourn 'family'
Attendants from Maine, who have worked the ill-fated Flight 11, lose several friends.
Bill Nemitz:
Hey Osama, look at what you've done
Bill Nemitz: Bin Laden only thinks he knows us
Maine travelers 'in a jam,' trying to come home
People stranded by the air-system shutdown scramble to find hotel rooms and rental cars.
Money pours in to help victims and volunteers
It didn't take long for residents in central Maine to open up their hearts and wallets to help those in need after history's worst terrorist attack on American soil Tuesday.
More Mainers feel the loss of loved ones
As rescue efforts continue, more from this state are identified
Jetport open, but not back to normal
Air travel out of Maine is unpredictable, and some flights were canceled Friday just minutes before their scheduled departure. Also Online: What to do if your car was towed.
Parsonsfield couple lose daughter in crash
Carol Flyzik of Plaistow, N.H., was on American Airlines Flight 11.
Mainers gather for prayer and support
Communities statewide hold vigils Friday to honor the victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks, and to find comfort in others.Only Online: Images of Mainers showing support for rescue workers and families of victims.
Portland Muslims fearful of reprisals
Reports of acts of harassment leave many in the community feeling fragile and afraid.
Events give new depth to citizen vow
A sense of import prevails as our newest Americans take oaths Friday in Portland.
Mainers on plane with suspects
Two men tell the FBI of their 'joined-at-the-hip' fellow passengers from Portland.
Navy family holds a vigil for Gray man
Cmdr. Robert A. Schlegel is listed as missing after Tuesday's suicide attack on the Pentagon.
Two look to aid NYC survivors
Mainers who have lost family members to murder will try to help others grieve.
Portland police seek local clues to terrorism
Police have been told that a man claiming to be a terrorist had lived in the area recently. Only Online: Images of Mainers showing support for rescue workers and families of victims.
Mainers flood police with tips on 'terrorists'
All reports passed to FBI in spite of whether they seem relevant or not.
After terror, hope blooms
Mainers, united by a country's common bond, come together
Attacks alter cruise ship schedule
Families learning to deal with a lost innocence
One Maine family puts its coping strategies into effect after Tuesday's tragic events.
Investigators chase flood of tips in Portland
Heightened security affects the city's waterfront, and the Coast Guard is escorting all ships in and out of port.
Week of turmoil, pain
Terrorist attacks touch Maine in large ways and small
Clergy call for justice, unity
Maine religious leaders warn against giving in to the urge to retaliate for Tuesday's attacks.
Maine family agonizes over fate of oldest son
Stephen Ward worked on the 101st floor of the World Trade Center and has not been heard from.
Residents seek solace at houses of worship
The yearning for spirituality crosses ethnic, racial and religious lines at services in the city in the wake of attacks on the U.S.
FAA investigating report of terrorist visiting Logan tower
The visitor, bearing a pilot's license, said he had family in Afghanistan
Passengers at jetport cope with tighter security, delays
Portland's airport operates at 60 percent of its normal volume, with many new rules in place.
Harbor security intensifies
New Coast Guard restrictions leave some fearing fuel-oil and gas supplies will be disrupted.
Did terrorists pick Portland for location, size, at random?
Speculation abounds, but police just hope there aren't more anti-American conspirators in the state.
Security still elevated at state military posts
Recruiters say veterans, even from World War II, have asked about joining.
Nuclear plants deemed safe
Security has increased at the now-defunct Maine Yankee and at Seabrook, in New Hampshire.
Strong reactions to attacks normal — for now, say experts
For some, it will take months before reactions to the tragedy ease.
Attacks raise urgency over border safety
Support appears likely for a bill to add federal staffing at points of entry between Maine and Canada.
Pressures increase on local charities
The outpouring of donations to national relief efforts has some worried about meeting Maine's expanding needs.
Few Mainers rush to join military
But the ones who have applied, including some older war veterans, feel strongly about serving their country.
Italian says her country shaken as well
A journalist says Italians are fearful, but less than half support a U.S. strike.
Coast Guard tightens security in Portland Harbor
Only two tankers carrying gas or oil can be in the harbor at one time.
Lobsters return to air as cargo ban is eased
With the nation's air-transportation system hobbled in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks, movement of the perishable commodity was hindered.
Deering High graduate survives nightmare, but remains haunted
When Joshua Messier opens his eyes and comes back from the nightmare of Sept. 11, he sees the Portland home he grew up in, the familiar comforts there, and his loving parents.
Second wave of violence was planned
The massive investigation points to Sept. 22 as a key date for potential terror collaborators.
Bomb threats follow terror attacks
But officials say they've received fewer than expected at schools and other locations.
Biddeford therapists to debrief witnesses
Cathy Lounsbury and Peggy Paine of Crisis Response Services will serve on a specialized trauma-support team to help witnesses deal with the World Trade Center attacks.
Gorham remembers attack victim with signs, sympathy, support
A memorial service is planned Saturday for Stephen Ward, and a student-athlete award will be named after him.
Man to give back jacket he took from disaster site
Teen went to the Ground Zero posing as a construction worker but didn't contribute to rescue operations
Businesses step forward
From large to tiny, Maine companies are joining the relief effort.
Mainers back from duty amid debris
Members of a FEMA search team say there are no words to describe the scene in New York.
King: Coast guard needs manpower
New security duties are straining its assets, as well as those of state airports, he says.
Mitchell advocates patience in U.S. fight against terrorism
College students wonder about reinstatement of draft
New Balance to send $1M to relief efforts
SKOWHEGAN — New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. plans to contribute $1 million to disaster-relief services in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
New federal panel targets terrorism in Maine
U.S. Attorney Paula Silsby and her counterparts in every other state form task forces to prevent and fight terrorism.
Hijackers boarded in rush
The two suspects passed through jetport security just minutes before their flight time.
Across region, military ready to take action
Maine National Guard and Brunswick Naval Air Station personnel await possible activation.
'Justice will be done'
President Bush demands that the Taliban, without negotiation, turn over Osama Bin Laden
Maine's politicians applaud speech
All four members of Congress say President Bush covered the points he needed to make.
Security tightened, ship traffic resumes
Portland Harbor nears normal operating pace, but with 24-hour Coast Guard patrols.
Governor says disaster won't cause recession
The fate of the economy is in the hands of consumers after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Gov. Angus King said Thursday.
Bill Nemitz:
Senses numbed by tragedy are revived at Union Square
Bill Nemitz: People gather to share stories and meet the Statue of Liberty
Some ask that U.S. resist war temptation
Throughout the United States, groups and individuals are urging a nonviolent response to recent terrorist attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon.
Students step up, offer their help
Patriotism is evident in Maine's schools — from blue ribbon campaigns to fund-raising and donations.
Senators glimpse 'Ground Zero'
Maine's Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins are among 38 senators who tour the N.Y. disaster site.
Maine company gives its receipts to investigators
On Labor Day, three men requested flight information at Acadia Air, an air service firm.
Bart Jansen:
A united sense of urgency clarifies congressional goals
Calls for protecting the roughly $175 billion surplus entirely for Social Security evaporated.
Report: Hijackers made trial runs
Maine police say they have no evidence the terrorists did dry runs in Portland, but experts say it's likely.
Hijackers didn't allow mask to slip
The two men who flew out of Portland on Sept. 11 maintained a low profile, witnesses say.
Civil libertarians fear loss of rights in attacks' wake
A federal proposal would make it easier to detain immigrants and do electronic eavesdropping.
Clamping down by land and sea
Not since WWII has Portland's busy seaport, with its visiting oil tankers, seen such a level of concern
Border change
Increased scrutiny of Maine's long, wooded stretcdh of frontier with Canada will take money
Bill Nemitz:
Life's little crises pale for Maine volunteer couple
Work in New York City brings a new perspective
Tales from sidewalks of New York
While the flow of life in the big city is resuming, its undercurrent has changed
Staying away in droves
The terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., have clearly cast a pall on Maine's tourism business
Trade Center victime 'died for all of us'
Family and friends remember 33-year-old Stephen Ward at a memorial in Gorham
Churches fill as people connect, reflect
Mosques and synagogues also draw crowds as Mainers seek support and a familiar gathering place to deal with the horror of the terrorist attacks that killed thousands.
Somber tribute opens fair
Local firefighters honor World Trade Center victims at a Cumberland Fair service on Sunday.
Muslims try to dispel misconceptions
Terrorist acts in the name of Islam outrage true followers of the faith, which is based on peace and love.
Bill Nemitz:
Two weeks of tears fill Yankee Stadium
New Yorkers pack a symbol of their city and of America
Maine bus lines rebound after attacks
Fears about airline safety could benefit Concord, which had seen a dramatic drop in the number of riders to Boston, and Greyhound.
Mainers reach out
Around the state, residents do what they can to help in the wake of the terrorist attacks.
Forty and Eight channels aid to victims
WATERVILLE — Combat veterans know the suffering violence can produce and they are doing what they can to aid victims of the terror attacks in New York City and Washington.
U.S. calls on Air Guard from Maine and N.H.
The Pentagon activates 556 guardsmen to provide midair refueling over the Atlantic and elsewhere.
Those with Mideast roots exist peacefully in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Salim Nasr did not have to put up the American flag at his restaurant on Temple Street this month after terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
Mainers turn personal loss into plan for helping in NYC
Members of Parents of Murdered Children set up counseling services.
Stirred by ungodly horror, community is reborn
An essay.
Teach-in at USM to offer historical insight into terrorist attacks
University students and faculty as well as the public are invited to explore questions arising from the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Security vs. commerce: Gridlock at the borders?
As Washington seeks to quash terrorism, many officials worry about impeding trade.
FAA testing uncovers security lapses at jetport
Fake bombs were smuggled past personnel five times from 1990 to 2000. Other violations involved tarmac access.
'Teach-in' at USM tries to get at roots of terrorism
Some panelists argue it is a time for achieving historical perspective, not for flag-waving and mentally preparing for war.
King calls up guardsmen for security detail
The personnel will receive special training from the FAA for armed security at passenger checkpoints.
Bill Nemitz:
Forecasting in the wake of disaster
As rescuers toil through week three at Ground Zero in New York, the economic fallout on Main Street has only just begun.
Maine looks closely at its hazardous cargo
State troopers increase inspections of trucks and will keep the pace indefinitely.
'Heal the soul, lift the heart'
Portland Symphony Orchestra is holding a free concert tonight to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks.
Police try to short-circuit clashes between youths, immigrants
Portland officers plan extra patrols in Kennedy Park and mediation with teen-agers involved in the fights.
Local Muslim community thanks Maine for support
Maine's 2,000 Muslims saw 'great acts of humanity' after the Sept. 11 attacks, one man says.
Snowe: Congress facing new priorities
In light of Sept. 11, national security and the faltering economy will occupy Congress this year.
Portland pushes for Guard patrols along waterfront
The city asks Gov. King to assign the patrols to marine terminals at either end of Commercial Street.
Poll: Mainers feel wary
Doubts about the economy and fears for personal safety follow the Sept. 11 attacks.
Residents stand by sightings of suspects
Many in Portland report seeing Mohamed Atta — at the library, a grocery, a restaurant. Police check it out but remain skeptical.
Behind the flags, feelings of all stripes
Mainers display Old Glory to show unity and patriotism, but their actions also have a deeper message.
Human rights agency urges employers to battle bias
Maine's rights board recently received 'a couple of calls' related to religion or nationality.
Scrutiny turns to serious holes in airport security
Even since Sept. 11, a passenger got banned items through inspection at the Portland jetport.
U.S. military reviews priorities
Bath Iron Works' role is unclear in a Defense Department report that was largely compiled before the Sept. 11 attacks.
State, local officials rework emergency response plans
The threat of a terrorist attack is more real and the methods more varied.
Plan would upgrade baggage screening in Portland, Bangor
A legislative compromise would federalize 10,000 positions in the U.S. improving training and pay.
Terror experts: Warning signs ignored
Retired intelligence workers in Maine say the U.S. should have expected terrorist attacks.
Bills aim to shore up northern border
About 1,000 INS agents are assigned to the Canadian border, compared with 8,000 along Mexico.
Chronology
The FBI has released details about the time two hijacking suspects spent in Maine.
The night before terror
FBI describes hijacking suspects' overnight stay in Greater Portland
Armed guards to boost Maine airport security
Members of the National Guard will be posted at the Portland jetport today.
Missiles left open to theft
A study finds the weapons are often left unguarded when trucked around the country by contractors.
Sept. 11 attacks underline need for crisis plan
Portland leaders discuss terrorism response with other cities' officials.
Frank talk by students in Portland hits nerves
An assembly on hate crimes and bias at Portland High School, Maine's most diverse, leads to altercations.
Affidavit adds hijack details
Court filing also reveals how agents identified suspects
FAA allows Jetport to open garage
The airport will regain about half of the parking it lost, but all cars will be searched.
State's border with Canada: long, neglected, easy to cross
Other than a 10-foot wide path, it's pretty much a walk in the woods
Maine heeds FBI call for 'highest alert'
State and city leaders say there's nothing to indicate Maine is a target of retaliation.
Guardsmen at airports are selected with care
Employers express concern about work absences by guardsmen ordered to duty.
Mainers show support mingled with wariness
Most are glad to see the U.S. strike back, but do not want Afghan civilians to suffer.
Maine's delegation downplays attack risks
Representatives say that If we are struck again, it will not be because of Sunday's strikes
Maine unit trains for terrorism
Training that began well before the Sept. 11 attack suddenly has new relevance
Teen thoughts range from military to God
Local teen-agers struggle with the prospect of an uncertain world future.
Maine plans response to bioterrorism
Practice exercises and a symposium for hospitals will take place this fall.
Students rally for peace
Sept. 11 attacks were crimes, not war, says one Kennebunk teen.
Snowe: Tighten security, empower Homeland office
Even a U.S. senator has to show her ID to board a plane at the Portland jetport — and that's as it should be, says GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe.
Afghans living in Maine show no pity for Taliban, bin Laden
One family suffers vandalism and threats, but has no regrets about coming to the United States.
Experts detail bioterrorism threat for Mercy staff, city rescue workers
The state is accelerating a program to track unusual emergency-room visits.
King: Secure border a priority for now
Maine's governor clarifies earlier statements: Easing barriers between the U.S. and Canada is a long-term goal, he says.
Muslims talk of changes since Sept. 11 attacks
Panelists discuss the Muslim faith and their lives since the events of Sept. 11.
Local police fault FBI's penchant for secrecy
Chief Michael Chitwood and others say the lack of cooperation could be potentially dangerous.
Coast Guard hones port security plan to be more efficient
New demands on the agency increase the pressure to stretch its tight budget.
Simple routine best cure for tough times
Depression can be a natural side effect of a tragedy such as the one we all experienced on Sept. 11, experts say.
Children's letters send messages of support
Lincoln Middle School students share their feelings in an effort to help after the Sept. 11 attacks.
One month later, a time to reflect - and take stock
Mainers reassess the world - and their lives - after the terrorist attacks.
Mainers send flags flying - off the shelves
A month after the attacks, shoppers still snap up anything red, white and blue.
Emotions are shared in library gatherings
Mainers reflect on the terrorism aftereffects in a personal way.
Maine probe shines light on craft of FBI
Detail work, record searches and interviews build profiles of the Sept. 11 terrorists here, as elsewhere in the nation.
Guard, reserves know 'anything can happen'
Members of Maine's homeland security force, numbering about 5,000, wait for the call to duty.
Collins proves 'ahead of curve' on security issues
Sen. Susan Collins gained experience and developed contacts as an aide to former Defense Secretary William Cohen when he was a Republican senator from Maine.
New Northeast leader to reserves: 'Be ready'
Rear Adm. Roger Nolan says the region's 7,000 reservists have trained well and will be important in the fight against terrorism.
Post office is closed once more by scare
Eleven Portland postal workers are quarantined for potential exposure to a suspicious powder. But the substance tests negative.
Taking no chances in Maine
Security measures are evident anywhere terror might strike across the state, from public venues to water sources to ports.
Guard productive, even in peace
No 'weekend warriors,' their work helps prepare them for wartime tasking.
Heightened vigilance takes toll
Public safety employees are working many hours of overtime, and their supervisors expect burnout.
Capitol Hill: Front line in war of nerves
Anthrax threat has lawmakers attending briefings and staff members taking antibiotics.
Saudi man on FBI list flew plane to Portland
The bureau says it wants to talk to Khaled Alzeedi about a matter 'totally unrelated to the hijackings' of Sept. 11.
FBI keeping eye on Saudi's plane
The agency wants to question the owner of a plane sitting at the jetport, but he's in Morocco.
Anthrax threat prompts changes in mail-handling
Many government agencies and businesses around the state and country change the way they handle mail.
Fear and coping: Lessons from three Maine survivors
Their experience with anxiety - due to illness, or war, or domestic abuse - gave them the power to stare down the terrors of Sept. 11 and beyond.
Guard goes to Canada to polish skills
A field artillery unit and a helicopter company get in some practice at a Canadian Forces base.
Reported Atta sightings raise question: Was network of helpers also in Maine?
Residents say they saw the hijacker with other men in Portland before the attacks.
Friends, family honor N.H. victim of attacks
Douglas Stone of Dover, co-owner of Odyssey Press, died aboard American Airlines Flight 11.
Horror of Sept. 11 not deterring plans for Halloween
Mainers still plan to go out the night of Oct. 31 and take comfort in the annual ritual of trick-or-treating.
Maine 'hero' buried at Arlington
Air Force Master Sgt. Evander Andrews was killed in a forklift accident while constructing an airstrip in the Persian Gulf emirate Qatar.
Portland asks FAA for approval to cut jetport police hours
The city's airport pays almost $30,000 a week for security added since Sept. 11.
Allen: Vaccinate N.Y., D.C. postal employees
The congressman also says health workers should be inoculated against smallpox.
Roundtables to deal with aftermath of attacks
Depression, substance abuse and family strife may be on the increase.
Facts temper fear at city post office
'Everybody's worried,' one employee says, but preventive steps are providing some comfort.
Lawmakers, staffers scrambling as usual quarters remain closed
Personnel are working where they can, with what they can, as new anthrax cases delay office reopenings.
Maine sends its first Guard unit overseas
The state's 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron leaves for the Persian Gulf to fight terrorism.
Bioterrorism, up close
A Cape Elizabeth director finishes a timely 'Nova' documentary.
Two Mainers on Cipro after work in D.C.
The two, who workedat a postal facility, haven't shown anthrax symptoms.
Memorial sought for Pentagon casualty
Gray residents want to honor Navy Cmdr. Robert Schlegel, who was killed in the attack Sept. 11.
Former envoy: U.N. has anti-terrorism role
The organization is ill-equipped to fight terrorists, but can address conditions that breed them, he says.
Baldacci's office tainted by anthrax
Only a trace amount is detected, and the Maine congressman says early tests indicate it's not a potent variety.
Baldacci, staff make do in new quarters
The congressman settles into a temporary space after learning Friday of anthrax in his office.o He tries to conduct business as usual as officials figure out how to rid his office of anthrax.
Bangor native honored for rescue at Pentagon
The soldier carried his friend safely from the burning building.
Portland bank used in transfer
A Key Bank account allowed a Massachusetts firm to wire $1 million out of the United States.
Police question two local residents
The men worked for companies that transmit money to the Middle East and Africa.
Money transfers benefit refugees, terrorists
Local Somalis rely on 'hawalas,' but terrorists can use them to skim profits.
Small-town life in perilous world
Maine communities grapple with the events of Sept. 11 and a sense that something safe may now be lost.
Bart Jansen:
Focus on visas improves tighter-security prospects
Changes in how foreign visitors are screened, long sought by Sen. Olympia Snowe, gain favor across the political spectrum.
Innocence dies, despair is born at ground zero
A visitor to the site is reminded of Hiroshima, and grapples with unanswerable questions
Sept. 11 loss inspires peace crusade
A widow collects nearly $40,000 for Seeds of Peace through an appeal in her husband's obituary.
Task force grapples with gaps in security
Scenarios of citywide disasters in Portland require a new level of coordination and planning.
Mainers' mindsets altered, poll finds
In their wake, the terrorist attacks have left anger, fear and some creative rethinking of values.
In wake of attacks, some in Maine endure harassment
The Attorney General's Office has been involved in two serious cases since Sept. 11.
Coast Guard struggles to fill all roles
Until Sept. 11, security was just one of its many missions; then it became No. 1. But the force insists search and rescue will not suffer.
City told it may be sued in wake of NYC attack
A victim's family sends Portland a notice of claim, but officials doubt the city is liable for wrongful death.
Investigators say Atta lived in NYC
But they still don't know why the terrorist stayed overnight in Portland before the trade center attacks.
Maine immigrants react to increase in police scrutiny
Some take the police interviews in stride as a national security necessity. But for others they can be traumatic.
Bart Jansen:
At northern border, security is no simple task
Federal lawmakers are struggling with how to separate terrorists from the millions of welcome visitors who arrive each year at the Canadian borde
NYC puts on holiday face
Beneath the festivity, many people are in a somber mood in the wake of Sept. 11.
Parade, photo exhibit honor N.Y. firefighters
Survivors of New York's Ladder Company 3 participate in a memorial service in downtown Portland.
Adjusting to Sept. 11: Mainers in New York
In their adopted city, life returns slowly, painfully to normal. But no one is left untouched.
FBI: No evidence of substantial terrorist presence in Maine
A regional official concedes that the bureau still doesn't know why two of the Sept. 11 hijackers came to Portland.
Region's FBI chief handles tall order after attacks: 8,700 leads
'Everybody realized it was the most important case they ever worked,' Charles Prouty says of the suicide hijackings.
Mr. Michaud goes to Washington
The Maine Democrat is among 54 new House members sworn in.
Mr. Michaud goes to Washington
The Maine Democrat is among 54 new House members sworn in.
Mr. Michaud goes to Washington
The Maine Democrat is among 54 new House members sworn in.
Mr. Michaud goes to Washington
The Maine Democrat is among 54 new House members sworn in.
Mr. Michaud goes to Washington
The Maine Democrat is among 54 new House members sworn in.
Inspiring revolution, one player at a time
Unlikely all-star Jay Heaps wants Maine kids to take their best shot at the world's game.
This is the time when the werewolf's howl scares little children
The legend of the "loup-garou" can scare adults, too.
Lawmakers hope bill will ease strain at border
But the measure allocates no funding, and no one knows when border stations will get additional staffing.
Maine sends its first Guard unit overseas
The state's 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron leaves for the Persian Gulf to fight terrorism.
Hygienist sings the blues
Dental by day, C.C. Warner finds music more filling
Dogs exposed to rabies in Raymond; one destroyed
In two incidents, the pets had been tied in their yards when they were confronted by rabid wild animals.
Portland law firm opens office in Hungary
Other Maine firms have also grown their practices by taking advantage of opportunities abroad.
''... the United States is something so big. ...''
Armed with determination and dreams, they come from around the globe. For Portland and its increasingly diverse population, their arrival means better days.
Religious rebels lose much, but manage escape
'At last we are free,' say Kurdish refugees from Iran, who, after all they've lost, cherish what they now have.
Bosnian Serb family whole again
During Yugoslavia's war, Boban Vojnovic endured almost two years in prison; today, he and his family are reunited in Maine.
Nurse from Philippines helps to fill critical need
International Nurses Alliance estimates it will bring at least 100 Filipino nurses to Maine
Language barrier stirs complaints
Any recipient of federal funding is not supposed to let language or cultural barriers get in the way of providing services to people who speak limited English.
For refugees, Welcome House provides first U.S. home
After wars and political strife, newcomers have a safe place to mend, to regroup and to acclimate to Maine.
Clinic struggles to meet demand
The International Clinic at Maine Med copes with unique challenges among refugees.
Multiple languages learning together
Portland is ahead of other cities in teaching its diverse immigrants, but has more to do.
Musician finds the freedom to play
Nazir Ulfat left Afghanistan when music was banned, and now pursues his art in Portland.
Beginning a new life
Serbian refugee lands in Portland — at last
Attacks on U.S. imperil refugees' already thin hopes
For many, the fragile and tantalizing dreams of American freedom are suddenly uncertain.
Sudanese refugees sacrifice, sweat for children's sake
A backbreaking effort to build a new school in the Kiryandongo settlement community in Uganda has some special links to Portland, Maine.
U.S. stay a lifesaver for diabetes patient
Omega Mwongoso, from Tanzania, can't get proper care at home. Only online: The stories of immigrants in our American Journeys series.
Maine restaurants among thousands helping raise funds
Back Bay Grill, David's Creative Cuisine and Commissary, will donate at least ten per cent of their proceeds Thursday night.
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