Emma Morano is believed to be the last surviving person in the world born in the 1800s.
2016
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Boston startup shopping for site to build boomless supersonic jet
The proposed 18-passenger jet could fly from New York to Los Angeles in just over three hours.
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New owner of former Cumberland Farms in Madison plans a “mom and pop” convenience store
Ramesh Patel, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, opened Country Farm 2 on Thanksgiving Day
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Camden National extends customer service hours to 24/7
The Camden-based bank also adds a new security feature to its debit card protection.
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Maine corrections chief delays policy review prompted by suicide of transgender teen
Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick says an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into the death of Charles Maisie Knowles must be completed first.
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U.S. consumer confidence jumps to highest level in 9 years
In a survey mostly taken before the Nov. 8 election, the strength of the rebound over October’s numbers surprised economists.
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Fire destroys grinding machine at Oakland Transfer Station
The Tuesday morning fire at the facility off Town Farm Road sent up thick black smoke that was visible from several miles in the Oakland area.
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Society Notebook: Maine art sale sends medical help to Ecuador
Artists respond to a call from Partners for World Health to get supplies to people recovering from disaster.
Posted inNation & World, News
Raging wildfires in Tennessee scorch tourist destinations and force thousands to evacuate
The latest wildfires grew Monday night when wind high winds blew trees onto power lines, sparking new fires and spreading embers over long distances.
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Gorham counselor pleads guilty to health care fraud
Paulo D. Braga billed MaineCare for $5,202 worth of therapy sessions that either never occurred or were shorter than he said they were.