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Maine transportation chief to lead national trade group

by Staff Report November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

David Bernhardt was selected to be president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

The state ranks 49th out of 50 on the annual Forbes list, a familiar outcome, with only West Virginia coming in lower.

Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.

by Staff report November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

Community Health Options saw losses of $3.3 million from July through September versus $17.3 million over the same period last year.

Sappi and conservation groups hope to revive spawning runs and add recreational uses in a river running through one of Maine’s most populous areas.

To show support, Hospice Volunteers Waterville Area asks everyone to wear blue.

Patrick Woodcock says he enjoyed his job but ‘Augusta is really broken,’ with energy policy hinging too much on special interests.

Award is equivalent to Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts or Gold Award in Girl Scouts.

Students acknowledged for academic achievement.

More than 130 red kettles expected to be on street corners, shopping areas throughout the state through Dec. 24.