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Posted inNation & World, News
Prince Harry engaged to be married to actress Meghan Markle
The British royal is engaged to American star of ‘Suits.’
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: Watch out for the deer
After colliding with a deer on Interstate 95 at peak season for such incidents, Amy Calder finds that such accidents in Maine are counted in the thousands and that it’s good to be alive.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Children’s health program faces an unnecessary crisis
Republicans in Congress are putting health insurance for millions of poor children at risk.
Posted inMaine, News
Swindlers use well-practiced lines to grab your cash
Fake romance and grandparent scams abound both over the phone and online.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland medical mission increases trips abroad
The fast-growing nonprofit Partners for World Health also is sending more supplies to Third World nations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Canadian company plans mining test on Pickett Mountain in northern Maine
Wolfden Resources has purchased the mountain for $8.5 million and plans to scope out deposits of copper and other metals starting next month.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Brunswick woman writes unconventional obituary to capture poetic life of her brother
Doug ‘Digs’ McLaughlin is honored with a fitting tribute to his life.
Posted inMaine, News
Reported claims of sex harassment in Maine on the decline
Experts credit the state for requiring a lot of training, but say private settlements could be keeping numbers down.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine AG’s tip for fighting phone scams: Don’t answer
With scams now numbering in the thousands, Janet Mills advises letting the call go to voice mail for screening.