Vandalism has also been reported on school grounds, Norcross Point and recreation areas, but police chief calls the cases ‘normal nuisance criminal mischief.’
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Posted inMaine, News
Body found off coast was missing Bremen man, medical examiner says
Glenn Murdoch drowned, according to the exam conducted by the state’s chief medical expert.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Country singer Drake White reveals brain condition
After nearly collapsing on stage recently, country singer Drake White revealed the condition, which can disrupt blood flow.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Silly’s restaurant, a fixture in Portland’s East End, to close Sept. 1
The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on ‘the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.’
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Wednesday’s major league roundup: Phillies finish sweep again Red Sox
Bryce Harper hits a two-run homer and Corey Dickerson also drives in two runs in a 5-2 victory.
Posted inSports
Wednesday’s Sports Digest: Artist to change Larry Bird mural after he balks at tattoos
A large painting of the former NBA star – showing tattoos on his arms – adorns a residence in Indianapolis.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News, Uncategorized
Jack Perkins, NBC newscaster who became host of A&E’s ‘Biography,’ dies at 85
During his 21 years as a network correspondent, he appeared on ‘NBC Nightly News,’ the ‘Today’ show and other programs.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Richard Williams, Oscar-winning animator behind ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ dies at 86
He had served as a bridge between hand-drawn animation at Disney or Warner Bros. and the digital revolution by studios such as Pixar.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Nearly 130,000 signatures fill petition urging Walmart CEO to end gun sales
Walmart employee Thomas Marshall sent the petition to chief executive Doug McMillon after two recent store shootings killed 24 people.
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Driver dies when SUV crashes into tree in Porter
Dillon St. Pierre was killed Wednesday morning when his SUV veered off Kennard Hill Road, police say.