David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.
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Former Falmouth truck dealer files suit against competitor
Allegiance Trucks is accusing DATTCO and a former employee of misappropriating confidential business information since the sale of its former Falmouth facility to the competitor in 2023 and the employee’s hiring at DATTCO in May.
Hand-dipped chocolate shop opens in Falmouth
Mindy’s Munchies started out of Mindy Mosca’s kitchen in New Jersey nearly 20 years ago. The Falmouth shop is its first franchise location and run by a family friend.
Brunswick-Topsham farmers market named best in Maine a second time
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Farmers’ Market, established in 1999, is one of the largest summer farmers markets in the state.
Family members sue Scarborough inn over woman’s fatal fall from cliff
The sister and daughter of the Georgia woman are seeking $1 million from the owners of the Black Point Inn on Prouts Neck.
Town continues combating pollution of Topsham Fair Mall Stream
The town has been working to address environmental concerns at the stream, which runs into the Androscoggin River, since 2014.
Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak
Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
Scarborough Planning Board gives green light to state’s first Costco
The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.
Anonymous photo, dog ticket causes flap in South Portland
The city has rescinded the citation but the dog owner who received it says she worries it will spur more “vigilante surveillance.”