We take a look this week at one of the oldest continuously-running companies in the state – Maine Memorial Company at 220 Main St. in South Portland. After over 100 years of operation, the monument company is still going strong, now under the ownership and management of Paul DiMatteo, grandson of founder Michael DiMatteo. While […]
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U.S. launches probe into possible fraud by organ collection groups
The investigation led by federal prosecutors could be the gravest threat yet to the status quo in the multibillion-dollar organ transplant industry.
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State Sen. Carney celebrates Victims of Crimes Act funding being included in governor’s supplemental budget proposal
AUGUSTA — A $6 million allotment for programs supported by the Victims of Crimes Act is listed with the supplemental state budget proposed by Gov. Jane Mill Feb. 14. This allotment comes after months of advocacy from a wide range of groups. In the wake of diminishing funding from the federal government, Sen. Anne Carney, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Kaylin E. Brown, of Gorham, was named to second honors; Kelly P. Dodge, of Scarborough, was named to first honors; Ella M. Grady, of Gorham, was named to first honors; and William S. Pulvino, of Scarborough, was named to first honors. Assumption […]
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Letters to the Editor, March 1
Historical Society should be care taker of historical building To the editor, As a new resident of Scarborough who is very interested in local history I have visited the Scarborough Historical museum several times. To say they are bulging at the seams is an understatement! It is packed with so much local history it’s difficult […]
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Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case
Trump is challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency.
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Discovery of a body prompts closure Monday of all Waterville schools
Police say the body was found early Monday in the driver’s seat of a school bus parked at Waterville Junior High School at 100 West River Road; foul play is not suspected.
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Navalny aide says a prisoner swap was in the works before he died
The deal was to exchange Alexei Navalny and 2 imprisoned Americans for Russian agent Vadim Krasikov, imprisoned in Germany.
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Supreme Court casts doubt on Republican-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
Law passed in Florida and Texas say social media companies are liberal-leaning and censor users based on their viewpoints, especially on the political right.
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Biden and Trump plan dueling trips to the Mexico border in Texas on Thursday
Biden has excoriated Republicans for abandoning the bipartisan border deal after Trump came out in opposition to the plan, while Trump has dialed up his anti-immigrant rhetoric.