Here are the news headlines for Maine and New Brunswick for Tuesday, August 27.

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Two people have been charged with drug trafficking after police uncovered a methamphetamine lab in the Houlton area. Read more...

State Police are investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton. Read more...

New Brunswick Premier David Alward has unveiled a new strategy aimed at giving the province's future workforce the skills and training it needs. Listen below to full story

Maine lawmakers will consider legislation this week that would reverse a decision to close a state office in Houlton, causing 11 state workers to lose their jobs. Read more...

New Brunswick is replacing its conventional municipal street lights with energy efficient LED models, and the province says the project is ahead of schedule.

 

 

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