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Bath Iron Works employees announce strike

The largest union at Bath Iron Works, Local S6 Machinist Union, announced Sunday afternoon that it will be striking starting Monday.

Noose removed from telephone lines in Deer Isle

DEER ISLE (BDN) — A noose was removed from telephone lines along Route 15 in Deer Isle on Saturday, while…

Firefighters extinguish Caribou forest fire

Fifteen Caribou firefighters were assisted Friday night by crews from Limestone in fighting a shed fire that grew into a forest fire on Bog Road.

Mardens in Scarborough robbed Saturday

Police are searching for a man who they say robbed the Marden’s in Scarborough at approximately 1:25 p.m. Saturday afternoon.…

Vinalhaven Island death ruled homicide by police

Sunday night police responded to the home of Dorian and Briannah Ames on Roberts Cemetery Road following a confrontation that…

Maine CDC says 25 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Maine’s CDC on Saturday reported 25 new coronavirus cases and no new virus-related deaths. 102 Mainers have died with Covid-19.…

Tourism Still in Question Due to Pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Homebound travelers desperate to venture out for the first time since the pandemic are confronting a…

Caribou, known for snow, climbs to 96 degrees

It’s time to put away the parkas and snow shovels and bring out the lemonade in northern Maine.

Death of man on Vinalhaven ruled a homicide

Maine State Police say a man who died on the island of Vinalhaven on Sunday night was killed in a confrontation inside of a home.

Portland Sea Dogs to offer golfing at idled baseball field

The Portland Sea Dogs are embracing golf during the pandemic.

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Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.