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4 Former BIW Officers Sue Machinists Union

Four former officers of the largest union at Bath Iron Works in Maine are suing the Machinists union for defamation and slander.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:19:55 EST

Westbrook Fire Sends 1 Person To Hospital

One person was taken to the hospital after fire broke out inside a four-unit apartment building at 261 Brown St. in Westbrook Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:53:24 EST

'Sea Hunter' Captain Returns From Haiti

The captain of a ship that delivered supplies to Haiti is back in Maine after a month-long ordeal getting supplies to the earthquake-stricken country.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:57:34 EST

Former President Endorses Mitchell For Governor

Former President Bill Clinton has given his endorsement to state Senate President Libby Mitchell in her campaign for governor.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:46 EST

Yarmouth Could Be Test Site For Hydrogen Energy

The town of Yarmouth could become the test site for an inventor's proposal for a commercially viable way to extract hydrogen gas from water.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:53:25 EST

Hundreds Demand Better Education Funding

Hundreds of people tell lawmakers to do a better job of funding education.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:20 EST

Harpswell Voters Spare West Harpswell School

Voters in Harpswell reject a plan to close the West Harpswell School.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:02:39 EST

Portland Officers Find Valuable Lessons In LA

Members of the Portland Police Department return from a training trip in Los Angeles with some valuable lessons, officers said.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:53:47 EST

Fire Destroys Third-Generation Blacksmith Shop

Fire officials rule a fire that destroyed a blacksmith shop in Cumberland accidental; however, the exact cause may never be known.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:59:43 EST

Portland Food Pantry Benefits From Bank Donation

The economy is still having a widespread effect on local food banks, but a local company is helping to replenish shelves and at the same time helping out with serving food.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:47:06 EST

Paris Voters Choose New Board Members

Voters in the town of Paris choose two members for the town's select board.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:31:31 EST