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Maine Paper Mill Sold To Chinese

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) _ A Chinese paper firm has finalized a deal to purchase a Maine paper mill. The…

Portland Police Arrest Suspect in State Theater Stabbing

An arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing at Portland’s State Theater.

Grant Will Help Promote Health Benefits Of Maple Syrup

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Everyone knows that maple syrup is delicious, but not everyone knows it has potential health benefits too.

Bid to Illegally Import Moose Antlers Lands Canadian in Rut

Federal prosecutors say a Canadian man has been sentenced to a month in prison for importing illegally harvested moose antlers into the United States.

Lobster Bait Restriction Coming as Fishery Deals With Crunch

Interstate fishing regulators are looking to get out in front of potential problems caused by exotic bait in case there is a bait crunch in the lobster fishery next year.

Governor Continues Legal Fight Against Attorney General

Republican Gov. Paul LePage is taking his legal fight against Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Janet Mills to Maine’s high court.

Dive Teams Recover Body of Lobsterman Who Fell Overboard

Dive teams have found the body of a man who fell off a lobster boat Tuesday morning.

Former Hospital Worker Charged with Placing Hidden Cameras in Staff Bathrooms

Bangor Police say a Hampden man was arrested on a warrant charging him with 15 counts of Invasion of Privacy.

Maine Officials Hope to Stop Beavers from Flooding Road

FARMINGDALE, Maine (AP)   Officials in a Maine town are trying to prevent beavers from flooding an important road

Maine School Strengthens Partnership with Icelandic Colleges

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    A Maine university has signed an agreement with a pair of Icelandic schools about collaborating on a new degree program in ocean food systems

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

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