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Former soldier tasked with getting Navy builder in shipshape

BATH, Maine (AP) Making the switch from building corporate jets to building Navy warships has been reinvigorating for a soldier-turned-business executive who’s leading Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.

Early Christmas present for lobstermen: New federal legislation loosening lobster regulations

Lobstermen all over the state might’ve just gotten a reason to celebrate.

Powerful storm slams Maine creating power outages and flooding

Portland saw its fourth-highest ever high tide Friday as Rain and wind impacted Maine creating power outages and flooding. Over…

Bullet found in child’s bedroom after Portland shooting

A bullet was found in the bedroom where a 1-year-old child sleeps after someone fired several shots through the windows and walls of a Portland home, police said Thursday.

Maine health officials report flu-related child death

The Maine CDC has reported the first pediatric flu-related death of the season.

Bangor police investigating after body found in field

Police in Bangor are investigating the discovery of a body near the Airport Mall.

New crime data collection system doesn’t reflect crime wave

The number of crimes committed in Maine last year more than doubled, but it’s because of a new crime data collection system, not a massive crime wave across the state, officials said Thursday.

Panel recommends $474M heating aid package after hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A hastily assembled legislative panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a proposed $474 million heating assistance package following a public hearing that was demanded by Senate Republicans.