OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Wreaths Across America convoy received a hero’s welcome on Monday morning. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 that carries out a mission to remember, honor and teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries across the country and beyond. This tradition of […]
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Five missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that five missing crew members have been declared dead after their refueling plane collided with a fighter jet last week off Japan’s southern coast, and that search and recovery operations have been halted. The five were on a KC-130 Hercules refueling aircraft that collided last Thursday with […]
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‘Modern Family’s’ Sarah Hyland had second kidney transplant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland says she had a second kidney transplant last year, replacing a kidney from her father with another from her brother. Hyland detailed her lifelong health struggles in an interview in Self magazine, and tweeted Monday that she hopes it “spreads awareness of organ donation” and “brings a sense of support” […]
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Scramble is on to find new White House chief of staff
WASHINGTON — Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief qualification: Willing to take the job. Must also be prepared to tolerate regular undermining by boss and risk of steep legal bills. Post-employment prospects: Uncertain. President Donald Trump is scrambling to find a new chief of staff after his first choice to replace […]
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Farmington grandfather dies of injuries from Kingfield crash
FARMINGTON — A Farmington grandfather who was critically injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Kingfield last month has died, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Leroy Gordon, 76, died Friday night at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, the sheriff said Monday. Gordon’s grandson, Seth Gordon, 28, also of Farmington, was killed […]
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Maine land grant program looks to preserve fishing access
AUGUSTA (AP) — The board that controls land preservation grants in Maine is asking for proposals that would help protect working waterfront areas of the state. The Land for Maine’s Future Board is looking for the proposals for its Working Waterfront Access Protection Program projects. The board says it’ll make as much as $2 million […]
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LePage team settles lawsuit over Facebook blocking
The operator of a Facebook page that promotes the political views of Republican Gov. Paul LePage has settled a federal lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Maine by agreeing to stop blocking users who post critical comments. However, as part of the agreement, approved Friday by U.S. District Judge John Woodcock Jr., LePage may continue […]
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Gas prices still on their way down in northern New England
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices are still dropping in northern New England. Prices in Maine, prices dropped 4.5 cents to $2.42 per gallon, in the last week. In New Hampshire, prices were down 4.2 cents per gallon, to $2.49. In Vermont prices have fallen 6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.60 a gallon. The latest […]
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Aggravated assault, operating motor vehicle under the influence among Biddeford police log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Sept. 22 to Sept. 30, 2018: • Leslie M. Carr, 44, of Nashua New Hampshire, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (alcohol). • Anthony M. Cole, 38, of Arundel, was issued a summons for unlawful possession […]
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Maine seeking volunteers to mediate consumer complaints
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine is seeking volunteers to help mediate complaints from consumers. The next training is set for Jan. 7 through Jan. 9 in Augusta. Volunteers can mediate consumer complaints over the phone or by mail. Complaints can range from landlord-tenant issues, to car repairs and sales, to warranty issues. Volunteers will be trained […]
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