Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the aftermath of a three-alarm fire at a boat repair shop, praising first responders for preventing further damage and injuries. The state fire marshal and Portland Fire Department are investigating the cause. Dion emphasized the city’s commitment to rapid reconstruction, promising to streamline permits and inspections. He highlighted the importance of the marine economy and the community’s support, noting local businesses’ resilience and the organizing efforts for reconstruction. Dion also acknowledged challenges with unhoused individuals but expressed optimism about Portland’s future, underscoring the city’s collaborative spirit.
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A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
