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Populist Carolyn Chute Disbands the 2nd Maine Militia, Turns to Revising Her Book Seriesnew

Militant populist author Carolyn Chute has disbanded the 2nd Maine Militia, which she has led for many years, to focus on revising the book series that began with School last year. After that five-volume work is complete, though, she hints that she may retire.
Portland Phoenix |
Rick Wormwood |
10-29-2009 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Who Killed Edward Okeny?new
Edward Okeny was found on the street with an empty wallet and a fractured skull. The Portland police hadn't sought help from the public, instead hoping that a grievously injured man would emerge from a coma and explain everything.
Portland Phoenix |
Rick Wormwood |
12-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Evel Deadnew
The most famous motorcycle daredevil of all time pulled off his final and most surprising achievement: Evel Knievel died in his bed, something that other professional death-taunters, like Houdini, Steve Irwin, Dale Earnhardt, and Karl Wallenda never managed.
Portland Phoenix |
Rick Wormwood |
12-07-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Police Censor Cop-Killer's Art Exhibitnew

When the University of Southern Maine hung an exhibit of convicted killer and political activist Thomas William Manning's art, three powerful police unions shut it down -- when you see the paintings, you'll wonder what the fuss is all about.
Portland Phoenix |
Rick Wormwood |
09-13-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties