AUGUSTA — State Sen. Anne Haskell, D-Portland, never knew her dad. He was killed in 1944, near the end of World War II while serving with the U.S. Army in the Philippine Islands. Haskell joined a group of lawmakers and surviving family members of other Mainers who lost their lives serving their country since Sept. […]
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Subcontractor for Kennebec Valley natural gas pipeline sues
AUGUSTA (AP) — Another federal lawsuit has been filed in connection with the installation of a natural gas pipeline in the Kennebec Valley. A subcontractor hired to install the pipeline for the $350 million Summit Natural Gas Inc. project is suing the contractor as well as an insurance company. Ursa Major Underground Inc. is suing […]
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Maine hosts summit on aging issues
AUGUTSA (AP) — Hundreds of Mainers are meeting to explore ways to combat challenges facing the state due to its aging population. Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick is hosting an Aging Summit on Friday at the Civic Center in Augusta. Eves’ office says nearly 400 people are expected at the event. Attendees […]
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Wal-Mart pushes ‘made in America’ at summit
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spearheaded an effort Thursday to bring together retailers, suppliers and government officials so they can figure out how to bring more manufacturing jobs to the United States. The world’s largest retailer hosted its first two-day U.S. Manufacturing Summit in Orlando, hoping to capitalize on the company’s recent commitment […]