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Rising river complicates Exxon oil spill cleanup

LAUREL, Mont. — The initial cleanup along the oil-fouled Yellowstone River could be tested today as rising waters make it harder for Exxon Mobil Corp. to get to areas damaged by the crude spilled from a company pipeline. The National Weather Service predicts the Yellowstone River, swelling with mountain snowmelt amid hot summer temperatures, will […]

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Crash in Casco seriously injures 2

CASCO — Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a serious crash on Route 11 at Edwards Road in Casco. Authorities report that two people were seriously injured and taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The crash was reported at noon, and involved a motorcycle. Further details will be reported as […]

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Hit-and-run mars Portland fireworks

PORTLAND — Police said a New Hampshire man sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a car near the intersection of Congress and Munjoy streets after the fireworks Monday night. Lt. Gary Rogers said the 39-year-old man was transported to Maine Medical Center after he was allegedly struck at about 10:15 p.m. by a […]

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Portland School Notebook: July 5

Waynflete School Class of 2011 Cum Laude Society Elizabeth Berrang, daughter of Dave and Nancy Berrang of Portland.   Activities and Awards: Honor roll, four years; Waynflete Scholar; Safe Passage member; Make-A-Wish Foundation; Waynflete Environmental Action Group; admissions guide; varsity girls lacrosse, four years, and senior co-captain; First Team All-Western Conference, lacrosse; Academic All-American, lacrosse; […]