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July 19, 2013

Tractor-trailer cuts corner, clips Portland traffic light

The crash happened at 2 a.m., police said. Nobody was injured.
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July 19, 2013

Portland surpasses record-high temperature

The city passed a 31-year-old high temperature record for July 19 by reaching 95 degrees shortly after 4 p.m.
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July 19, 2013

Portland OKs pier leases for two seafood processors

Shucks Maine Lobster will open an 18,800-square-foot facility on the Maine State Pier in January. Ready Seafood Co. will expand its existing operations on the pier.
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July 19, 2013

Portland councilors to vote on proposed foam ban

The ordinance would prohibit polystyrene food packaging at city events starting July 1, 2015.
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July 19, 2013

Maine trial of ex-selectwoman focuses on her workers’ comp claims

Carole Swan of Chelsea walks into the courtroom stiffly and slowly as Friday's proceedings began in Bangor.

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July 19, 2013

Two Maine towns share $375K in development awards

The awards given to Kennebunk and St. John Plantation will result in the creation of 13 new jobs, according to state officials.
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July 19, 2013

Bonny Eagle hires principal from Gray-New Gloucester

Paul Penna will take the helm at Bonny Eagle High School, replacing Beth Schultz, whose contract wasn't renewed.
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July 19, 2013

New home for disabled going up in Scarborough

Casa Inc. is breaking ground today on its new 16-bed facility.
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July 19, 2013

Vet returns to N. Korea to seek remains of first black Navy aviator

An Aegis destroyer now under construction at Bath Iron Works bears the name of Medal of Honor winner Thomas Hudner, who was honored at a ceremony in Maine in April.
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July 19, 2013

Portland gunshots nearly hit sleeping child

Police canvas the East Bayside neighborhood for witnesses and videotape that might show who was in the area.