Donald and Sandra Lee Cragin were found dead in their home Tuesday.
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‘We are in shock!’ Friends, family mourn former Old Orchard Beach town councilor
Police have not said what caused the deaths of Dana Furtado and Amber Morrow of Saco, whose bodies were found at his home Monday.
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Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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Key witness apologizes for testifying against Maine doctor convicted of tax evasion
Lawyers for South Portland dermatologist Joel Sabean have included the letter as evidence in their motion for a new trial.
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Maine home sales set record in 2016, easily outpacing national rate
Brisk activity, especially in southern Maine, made for the highest number of transactions in the 18 years the Maine Association of Realtors has been tracking sales.
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Portland-area Metro had record-breaking ridership in 2016
The bus service said it had 1.8 million riders last year, a 15 percent increase from 2015.
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Writer stumbles on 2 packed recipe boxes at yard sale, embarks on culinary time travel
Press Herald Staff Writer Gillian Graham cooks dishes from the trove, wondering whom they belonged to and when.
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‘Soups: Quick and Easy Soups for Every Season’ offers recipes ideal for one person
A picture accompanies each soup recipe, all calling for only a handful of ingredients.
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Sen. Collins’ plan for replacing Affordable Care Act holds seeds for compromise
One policy analyst says it’s innovative to use Health Savings Accounts to help pay for coverage, but another expert sees serious drawbacks in the Obamacare alternative.