ORR’S ISLAND — Todd A. Lindsey, of Orr’s Island, Maine, born on Dec. 11, 1962, died on Dec. 18, 2013, at the home of his son Zachary J. Lindsey in Dresden, Maine, following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family during the last several days of his life, and was […]
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Husband of Patty Hearst dies at 68
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bernard L. Shaw, a San Francisco police officer who served as Patty Hearst’s body guard and later married her, has died at the age of 68. Shaw, Hearst Corp.’s vice president for corporate security, died on Tuesday in Garrison, N.Y. His death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement by Hearst […]
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Darden looks to spin off or sell Red Lobster
NEW YORK (AP) — Darden Restaurants wants to set Red Lobster adrift. The company said Thursday that it is looking to either spin off or sell Red Lobster as part of its plan to boost value for its shareholders. Those plans also include suspending the opening of new Olive Garden locations and limit the opening […]
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Yes or no? Save island’s wolves
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — For visitors to Isle Royale National Park, nothing beats the spine-tingling thrill of a wolf ’s howl piercing an otherwise silent night — or a glimpse of the wily beast slipping across a forest path. But such experiences are becoming increasingly rare, and before long may disappear forever. The gray […]
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‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch ousted after gay remarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson — suspended from the series indefinitely after making disparaging remarks about gays — is getting some support from key followers. Sarah Palin posted a picture on her Facebook page of her with the reality show clan with the message, “Free Speech is an endangered species.” And […]
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Animals rescued from Puerto Rico arrive in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK A special group of rescued puppies has made it to the Coastal Humane Society, from Puerto Rico, just in time for Christmas. To help them get home for the holidays, shelter staff and volunteers are offering to deliver puppies to homes on Christmas Day. Fourteen puppies will move up to the adoption floor at […]
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Lisbon schools keep spirit of giving alive
LISBON The spirit of giving during the season is alive and well in Lisbon. Students, staff and families of Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School and Lisbon High School partnered with the town of Lisbon with the Annual Giving Tree program and the United State Marine Corps for the Maine Toys for Tots […]
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PORTLAND Cases of local interest heard in Cumberland County courts in October. Sarah Allard, 24, of New Gloucester, guilty of theft, with priors, sentenced to three years in jail, all suspended, and two years probation, for an incident in New Gloucester on May 25, 2012. David J. Anderson, 28, of Durham, a charge of speeding […]
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Pope: Recycling is good for environment, workers
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has made an amateur video praising the world’s “cartoneros” — the poor people who pick through garbage to find recyclable and reusable goods. He says their work is dignified and good for the environment. Francis recorded the video Dec. 5 while meeting with members of the Excluded Workers’ Movement of his […]