2015 – Page 4552 – The Portland Press Herald

Fundraising for kidney donor puts surprise hold on South Portland woman’s transplant

by SUSAN KIMBALL Staff Writer April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

A Windham man ready to help a stranger says the hospital has ethical concerns over anyone profiting from donating an organ.

Nation & World

‘To know the truth,’ video details killing

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A young man whose cellphone video put a South Carolina police officer in jail on a murder charge said Wednesday that he gave the recording to the man’s family because if it was his relative who was killed, he “would have liked to know the truth.” Fayden Santana, told NBC News […]

Boston Celtics

Celtics eliminate Pistons from playoff race, 113-103

by The Associated Press April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

Boston picks up a key win, keeping the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 spot as Isaiah Thomas scores a season-high 34 points.

Maine, News

New head of Maine National Guard meets with national officials

by Eric Russell April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

Brig. Gen. Gerard Bolduc, who replaced James Campbell on March 24, goes to Arlington, Virginia, to review the future of the Maine guard.

Nation & World, News

Video puts South Carolina police shooting in national spotlight

by David Zucchino and Michael Muskal Los Angeles Times April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

The cellphone video, which the White House calls ‘hard to watch,’ sets off angry protests directed at officials in North Charleston.

Maine, News

Mainers who were at the Marathon divided on death penalty

by Glenn Jordan April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

While a paramedic who worked in the medical tent after the blasts sees execution as warranted, a runner from North Yarmouth says ‘that would be counterproductive to … upholding human rights.’

Maine

Buckets of diapers found in Farmington and Wilton streams

by Staff Report April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

Maine Game Wardens say 16 Home Depot buckets reportedly containing used adult diapers have been dumped in Temple and Wilson streams.

Maine, News, Politics

Bill to allow concealed weapons without permits draws hundreds to State House hearing

by Steve Mistler April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

Many Maine lawmakers and state police favor the bill, saying the requirement is an ineffective burden, but others want to retain screening and oppose letting citizens ‘hide a gun.’