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Maine company to supply tungsten materials to US military

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) A Maine company will receive more than $4 million to speed up development of products for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Army Corps to hold hearing on Central Maine Power’s proposed transmission line

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public hearing Thursday on Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile (230-kilometer) transmission line to bring Canadian hydropower to New England.

Bangor police charge two people with murder in connection with Essex Street fire

Bangor police have charged two people with murder in connection with the death of a man who was found unconscious while his residence burned.

Maine governor nominates 3 women to judicial posts

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has nominated three women to judicial posts in the state.

49 disabled adults placed after Medicaid contract terminated

Maine health officials say dozens of disabled adults affected by the state’s decision to terminate a Medicaid contract have been relocated.

Maine stops use of type of road sealant on travel lanes

The Maine Department of Transportation won’t use a type of road sealant on travel lanes after the product was linked to several accidents in the state.

Senator: Trade hurting Maine blueberries, farmers need help

Maine’s independent senator says the state’s blueberry growers need help from the federal government to survive the Trump administration’s trade battle with China.

Former Bangor school official pleads guilty to child pornography charge

The former finance director of the Bangor school department has pleaded guilty to uploading child pornography.

Now’s the time to get rid of pesky caterpillars, Maine says

Maine pest managers say this is the best time of year to get rid of a species of caterpillar that can cause a painful rash in humans.

Former Portland bishop resigns amid criticism of handling of sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Buffalo bishop Richard Malone, the former head of the Catholic Church in Maine.

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