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Shipyard Gets Nearly $55 Million for 140-Ton Crane

The Navy has awarded a contract of nearly $55 million for a 140-ton crane at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

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…

Bombs Mailed To Hillary Clinton, Former President Obama, CNN

Late on October 23, 2018, the Secret Service recovered a single package addressed to Former First Lady Hillary Clinton in Westchester County, New York.

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.

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Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

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Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

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Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

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An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.