“Jackass” cast member Ryan Dunn died early today of injuries sustained in a fiery car crash, and speed may have been a factor, police say.
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Unsung Hero: Clarence Smith, a final friend
SOUTH PORTLAND — Clarence Smith is the kind of guy you might pass on the street with nary a thought. Unremarkable looks. Small frame. Just a guy, going through life. But spend a few minutes learning how this humble 78-year-old spends his “retirement” years and you’ll be blown away. “I contacted Beacon Hospice in South […]
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Supreme Court limits sex bias case against Walmart
The ruling could make it much harder to mount similar class-action discrimination lawsuits against large employers.
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Trek Across Maine raises $1.8M
The three-day, 180-mile bike ride benefits the American Lung Association of Maine.
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Franti and Spearhead thrill fans at Ocean Gateway
The Ocean Gateway series could not have gotten off to a better start.
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Arts and Entertainment Calendar: June 22 – July 3
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Sunday 6/26 Freeport Players Auditions, for “The Foreigner,” 1-2:30 p.m., and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, June 27, be prepared to cold read from script, try southern and/or British accents, Freeport High School cafeteria, Holbrook St., Freeport, FMI, fcponline.org/auditions, 865-2220. Books, Authors Thursday 6/23 Michael Sims, author of “The Story of […]
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Red Cross seeking type O negative donors
Type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type. Shortages often occur during summer.
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Maine gasoline prices continue to ease
The per-gallon average in Maine is 20.1 cents lower than it was a month ago.
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The Universal Notebook: North Woods park? Raye says nay
On one hand, I’m sure the vast majority of Maine citizens want to protect Maine’s precious natural environment. On the other hand, I’m guessing the majority of Maine citizens do not yet support, as I do, the creation of a North Woods National Park in Maine. Thanks to a sneak attack by the underhanded Maine […]
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New MaineCare director named
A veteran MaineCare administrator, Stefanie Nadeau, goes from acting director to permanent manager.