Lincoln Pulp and Paper has filed a petition for federal trade assistance to mitigate financial damage caused by imports.
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50 graduating from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Many of the new officers will begin working immediately in time to bolster patrols for Christmas and New Year’s.
Dispatches
AUGUSTA Governor to let staff testify to legislative committees Gov. Paul LePage says he will allow his commissioners to testify at legislative committee hearings. The Republican governor said Thursday that his staff has been working with lawmakers to come to an agreement that commissioners will be treated respectfully at hearings. For several months, LePage told […]
Winter sports season underway
The 2013-14 winter sports season is underway in the Mid-Coast and there has already been plenty of excitement. Boys’ basketball Morse’s boys’ basketball team has gotten off to a red-hot start, winning its first four games. The Shipbuilders, second to Spruce Mountain in the Western Class B Heal Points standings, defeated host Leavitt (62-47), visiting […]
NHL Roundup: Penguins on roll, beat Minnesota for sixth straight
PITTSBURGH — Chris Kunitz scored his 19th goal, Sidney Crosby had two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a four-goal lead before beating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. Rookie defenseman Olli Maatta sealed the Penguins’ win when he scored on a third-period penalty shot. Pascal Dupuis […]
NFL Notebook: Rodgers’ return uncertain
Packers yet to announce Sunday’s starting QB.
FDA backs off produce standards criticized by Maine farmers
Critics said the proposed rules would have increased costs to small agricultural operations common in the state.
White House relaxes health insurance requirements
The Obama administration says consumers whose policies were canceled can buy bare-bones policies or entirely avoid the requirement to buy coverage.
N.H. prosecutor will remain suspended
County Attorney Jim Reams wants to return to work, but investigators say that would impede them.
Bruins suffer 4-2 loss to Sabres
Boston controls play but comes up short as Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller makes 34 saves.