Former longtime U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a foreign policy expert who helped spur the dismantling and securing of thousands of nuclear weapons in the former Soviet states, has died
2019
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Man charged with drunken driving after mother of 4 is struck, killed in Gray
Samantha Rinaldi, 40, of Gray died at a Portland hospital; the man accused of hitting her, Jay Westra, 58, of North Yarmouth, is the widower of the schoolteacher who went missing for six days before her body was found last fall.
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Woman killed after being struck by car in Gray
The driver of the vehicle was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
‘Easy Cookie Recipes’ are as simple as promised, but not quite as impressive
Addie Gundry serves up fun baking ideas, even if the chocolate chip cookies aren’t exactly the best ever. St. Martin’s Griffin, $19.99
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Marvel’s Avengers series concludes with an overstuffed but entertaining ‘Endgame’
It’s called “Avengers: Endgame” but a more descriptive subtitle would be “Superheroes Cry It Out.” With the exception of Captain Marvel — who announces at the outset, “You may not see me for a long while” and, unfortunately, makes good on that threat — the caped crusaders do a lot of boohooing in the film […]
Posted inFood & Dining
Southern Maine is binging on a buffet of street food
As its popularity grows, more restaurants are featuring it on their menus and diners are developing appetites for unfamiliar cuisines.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
The Cranberries, still in mourning, return for the last time
The surviving members of the Irish rock band The Cranberries reflect on the legacy of singer Dolores O’Riordan and celebrate her with their last album, ‘In the End.’
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Tough times for blueberry growers reflect global struggles
A legacy industry in Maine tries to adjust in the face of increased competition and simmering resentments.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lifestyle
Popular Wells food truck park to double number of trucks this spring
Congdon’s After Dark, founded two years ago, will be undergoing a major expansion this year, and a new park will be opening in Kittery.
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Birding: Avian Haven plays critical role in rehab of injured birds
Since 1999, the nonprofit in Freedom has treated more than 26,000 birds, many of them victims of cats and collisions.