Strong News

Jason Bartlett, left, of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, with the help of volunteer Ernie Hilton, center, and Steve Shepard, right, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service place tubes in the gravel of the Sandy River in Strong on Thursday as they planted Atlantic salmon eggs.

Strong accolades and praise were heaped upon Eastern Boats and the Eastern 248 as it was named among the 'Boats of the Year' by Maine Homes, Boats and Harbors magazine.

By far the leading cause of domestic violence is an abusive personality that seeks control and power over the victim.

CRC Health Group's proposal to bring a methadone clinic to Warren faces a challenge from an attorney hired by neighbors as well as delays and engineering costs demanded by the Warren Sanitary District.

Japan's industrial production rebounded 4 percent in December from November and household spending increased for a second month, suggesting the still-weak economy is gaining some steam after last year's tsunami disaster and flooding in Thailand that disrupted manufacturers' supply chains.

Hank Yeagley, left, of Composite One, a national composite supplier, shows students at Foster Technology Center in Farmington some tips Wednesday as they work on a model size catamaran.