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Bloomberg to open campaign office in Bangor, York

by Rachel Ohm February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

The Exchange Street office, scheduled to open Saturday, comes as the Democratic candidate makes a push in Super Tuesday states.

Bicentennial, Maine, News

Maine Events: Join the party at bicentennial celebrations across the Pine Tree State

by Kelley Bouchard February 13, 2020March 7, 2020

Dances, concerts, exhibits, bean suppers, historical talks and a film festival are among the special events planned in Maine this year to mark the 200th anniversary of statehood.

Nation & World, News

Japan reports 1st death from virus, 44 more cases on cruise ship

by MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said the first fatality is a woman in her 80s who had been hospitalized since Feb. 1.

Health, Maine, News

Maine saw dozens more hepatitis A cases in 2019

by Associated Press February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Aroostook and Kennebec counties accounted for more than half the number of cases in Maine last year.

Business, Maine, News

Fast-growing Wex reports record revenue of $1.72 billion for 2019

by Peter McGuire February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

The Portland-based payment processing company reported revenue growth of 15% from a year earlier.

Nation & World, News, Sports

Astros owner says sign stealing will ‘never happen again on my watch,’ while Bregman, Altuve apologize

by The Washington Post February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Top players from the Astros – who were fined $5 million, the maximum allowed under major league rules – express regret, while owner Jim Crane promises greater oversight.

Business, Nation & World, News

U.S. consumer prices up 0.1% in January

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Gasoline prices dropped 1.6% in January but are up 12.8% over the past year.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Water main breaks in downtown Waterville

by Amy Calder February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Crews from the Kennebec Water District repaired a break early Thursday in a 12-inch water main on Appleton Street. The break caused erosion, broke up pavement and required the downtown street be closed for several hours.