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State sues Norridgewock day care on behalf of boy

NORRIDGEWOCK (AP) — The owners of a Norridgewock day care center that was shut down after four children were molested there have been sued by the state Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of one victim. The suit alleges assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress by Horace Barstow, as well as negligence […]

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Norridgewock man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting two children

AUGUSTA — A Norridgewock man was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two children and distributing the assaults on the Internet, according to Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney. Patrik Ian Arsenault, 27, was arrested at his home and charged with two counts of Class A gross sexual assault. Maine State Police and Immigration and Customs […]

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New Balance’s homegrown story in jeopardy by potential free-trade deal

Twice within the last year, the United States’ leading international trade negotiator has toured one of New Balance’s manufacturing facilities in Maine. The most recent visit was on Monday, when independent Sen. Angus King and Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat who represents Maine’s 2nd U.S. House District, led Michael Froman, the country’s newly minted U.S. […]

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Top trade official visits New Balance factory in Norridgewock

NORRIDGEWOCK — U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and members of Maine’s Congressional delegation toured the New Balance shoe factory here Monday morning. Froman, along with New Balance CEO Rob DeMartini, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, and U.S. Sen. Angus King spoke to New Balance associates about their work and why they believe it’s important to save […]