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UNE Professor’s Breast Cancer Biomarker Receives a Patent

A University of New England pharmacy professor has received a patent for an innovation in the early detection of breast cancer.

Two Arrested After Run-In With Bangor Police

Two people taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after an altercation with police officers in Bangor.

Fishmonger Offers Lobsters Some Herb Before the Butter

These lobsters are going to pot in more ways than one.

Falmouth Island Estate in Casco Bay Sold for Over $4 Million

An estate dating back to the Gilded Age of the U.S. built off the coast of Maine has been sold for over $4 million.

Regulators Find Utilities Acted Reasonably Against Storm

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has concluded two Maine utilities responded “reasonably” in taking precautions according to best available weather forecasts against an intense 2017 storm that led to record blackouts.

Maine Shooting For Record-Sized Italian Sandwich

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Other regions have heroes, Dagwoods, cheesesteaks, grinders and po’ boys. But the Italian sandwich is king in Maine.

Penobscot Community Health Care to Open New Pediatric Center

A Maine community health care center plans to convert an old Verizon Wireless call center into a pediatric center.

Maine Expands Emergency Order to Stop Spread of Forest Pest

Maine forestry officials are expanding an emergency order to try to stop the spread of a destructive forest pest that has been located in the state.

Another Maine District Looks at Policy for Water Field Trips

Another school district in Maine is looking to tighten up its standards for water-related field trips as a result of the drowning death of a Lewiston middle schooler.

Acadia National Park on Pace to Break 2017 Attendance Record

Park officials say visits to Maine’s only national park are on pace to exceed the total visits from 2017.

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