Bath Iron Works has 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in various stages of production.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Video: Police investigate theft of money from Jay gas station
Police looking for man who asked to use a phone Sunday, took money from the cash drawer and left.
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Police identify human remains found in Ellsworth
The body was identified as Anson Snowdeal, 43, who was last seen leaving a family member’s property in February 2022.
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How a Maine businessman made the AR-15 into America’s best-selling rifle
Neither a gun enthusiast nor a right-wing ideologue, Richard Dyke used political connections and lobster giveaways to build Bushmaster, the company that popularized assault-style rifles.
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Jay granted reduced valuation because of mill closing
The town had applied to the state for relief through Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation program.
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Union says 5 arrested at picket line of striking workers at eastern Maine pulp mill
Employees have been on strike at Woodland Pulp in Washington County since Oct. 14.
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Livermore Falls teenager killed in crash remembered for his smile, his music and easily making friends
Sean Hiscock, 16, died in a vehicle crash Saturday on Norlands Road in Livermore.
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Former Gov. Paul LePage hopes to raise $500,000 for families of Lewiston shooting victims
The former Republican governor and Lewiston native hopes to distribute the money to the families of the 18 people killed and 13 survivors before Christmas.
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Photos: Gardiner students pack turkey baskets for Thanksgiving
Gardiner Area High School National Honor Society members recently packed 200 Thanksgiving baskets to distribute to families in need. Each basket includes a frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, canned vegetables, bread, eggs and boxes of mac and cheese. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.
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Benton residents affected by buzz from CMP substation protest apparent loss of tax abatement
Nine homeowners who said they for years have put up with the noise from the Central Maine Power Co. substation near Albion Road recently told the Board of Select Persons the abatements they had received were discontinued.