Work starts on removal of 200-year-old dam on Sheepscot River

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Published
July 19, 2018

Work starts on removal of 200-year-old dam on Sheepscot River

Taking down the Coopers Mills dam is part of a larger project aimed at allowing salmon and other sea-run fish greater access to the river.
Published
July 19, 2018

Scarborough Walmart evacuated after fire fills store with smoke

The fire began in cardboard behind the store in the area where packaging is compacted and prepared for shipping.
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July 19, 2018

Bridgton Hospital medical staff votes no confidence in parent company CEO

The move reflects increasing discontent and concern about pending cuts by Central Maine Healthcare, which is struggling with deficits.
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July 19, 2018

Two in critical condition after 2-car collision in Mechanic Falls

A witness says 4 ambulances and a LifeFlight helicopter transported numerous people who were injured.
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July 19, 2018

Third-grader persuades Portland to ban plastic straws in City Hall cafe

Portland’s city manager says he is happy to implement ‘Phoebe’s Rule,’ banning straws and hopes that others will follow suit.
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July 19, 2018

More than 600 CMP customers file lawsuit saying they were overcharged

The customers are seeking class-action status in Cumberland County Superior Court.
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July 19, 2018

Maine ambulance company agrees to pay almost $17,000 in fraud case

County Ambulance of Ellsworth settles allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare.
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July 19, 2018

Shark carcass washes up on Higgins Beach

Scarborough workers haul off the rotting animal body for burial.
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July 19, 2018

New York man found guilty of murder in Christmas slaying of two Augusta residents

David W. Marble Jr., 32, also known as ‘D-Money,’ was found guilty by a jury Thursday morning of murdering the couple as retribution for a drug-related burglary.
Published
July 19, 2018

Westbrook denies lawsuit allegations that mayor retaliated against fire officials

The city’s fire chief and deputy fire chief claim the mayor threatened their jobs for raising concerns about the department, but the city says there was no retaliation.