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Supplement Makers Settle Fraud Charges With Maine’s AG, FTC

AG Janet Mills alleged Health Research Laboratories and Kramer Duhon marketed a pair of products using “false and unsupported claims.”

Rep. Pingree Considering Run for Maine Governor

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s campaign says the Democrat is considering a run for Maine governor.

Popular Christmas Light Display Shut Down by Car Crash

The blackout was caused by a car striking a utility pole Sunday night, knocking out power to the Gardens Aglow display in Boothbay.

Maine-New Hampshire Bridge To Open By Year’s End

The bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will open in a matter of weeks.

Second Finance Agency Downgrades MaineGeneral Credit Rating

MaineGeneral’s parent organization took a $22.9 million operating loss the last fiscal year.

Maine Opioid Task Force Ready to Deliver Recommendations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Task Force to Address the Opioid Crisis is due to give its recommendations to the Maine Legislature this week.

Feds Taking Final Comments on New Ocean Habitat Plan

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is closing the public comment period on a plan to change the way it manages ocean habitat off of New England.

Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Rollover Crash

LIMERICK, Maine (AP)   Authorities in Maine say a sheriff’s deputy was involved in a rollover crash.

Opening Of New Bridge Months Behind Schedule

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Transportation is frustrated over delays in a bridge between Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

State Agencies Agree to Shift More Funds to Job Training

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine workforce boards are agreeing to spend a larger share of federal funds on job training following criticism from Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

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