Tension has been high between the adversaries since the North claimed it tested an H-bomb last week.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine DHHS says it uncovered $1.2 million in welfare fraud last year
The department issues a statement saying investigators brought a record 105 cases to the Attorney General’s Office in 2015.
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Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock approves sewer rate increase
Sewer commissioners said Wednesday that the rate increase and a decision to contract an engineering firm about upgrades will help address state concerns at the town wastewater facility.
Posted inBusiness
GE to cut 6,500 jobs in Europe
The move is part of a plan to integrate a French company acquired in 2014.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Waterville hockey shuts down Old Town/Orono
Purple Panthers extend unbeaten streak to 10 games to begin the season.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine’s workforce better than most in planning for retirement, study shows
Nationally, the state ranks sixth in the share of workers with access to company savings plans, and 83 percent participate.
Posted inLifestyle
Fear-free veterinary clinics aim to soothe the beasts
Such practices try to minimize the aspects of a trip to the vet that frighten animals – and stock lots of treats.
Posted inMaine, News
Wells woman died alone, and wasn’t discovered for 2½ years
Police made several previous well-being checks but didn’t enter the home until numerous factors – her unpaid taxes, returned mail and disconnected phone – gave them sufficient cause.
Posted inMaine, News
Bigelow Laboratory receives grants to build visitors residences at East Boothbay campus
The research nonprofit receives matching $3.1 million donations from the Harold Alfond Foundation and an anonymous contributor.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News
Chef who found religion pursues his calling among Unity Amish
Matthew Secich gives up famous restaurants and high-profile posts for a community where he smokes local meats and cheeses – and drives his family in a horse and buggy.