Mark Calkins, a recent heart transplant recipient, shares his story.
Dana Richie
Staff Writer
Dana Richie is a community reporter covering South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth. Originally from Atlanta, she fell in love with the landscape and quirks of coastal New England while completing her undergraduate degree in History at Brown University, where she also wrote for the Brown Daily Herald and Brown Alumni Magazine. Her stories about Providence and Rhode Island also appeared in The Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, Ocean State Stories and more. Now, she’s eager to explore the communities and stories of southern Maine. When she’s not hunting for stories, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, searching for sea glass and reading a book on the beach.
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Scarborough committee backs plan for future of school buildings
The group recommends the construction of a new Eight Corners School on the existing site.
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South Portland teacher named Cumberland County Teacher of the Year
Monica Malcomson, of Cape Elizabeth, teaches with love.
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Cape Elizabeth library launches annual summer reading program
Challenges and prizes for all age groups are up for grabs.
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Thousands in Maine march at ‘No Kings’ rallies to protest Trump policies
The nationwide demonstrations came hours before President Donald Trump’s military parade through Washington, which coincided with the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.
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Scarborough committee delays beach leash law talks
The Animal Control Ordinance won’t be updated until December at the earliest.
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South Portland Councilor wants non-residents to pay for parking at Willard Beach
The South Portland City Council plans to discuss the proposal at a meeting Thursday.