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August 1, 2013

Sanford police release sketch in alleged abduction attempt

Police also distribute a flier as they seek information.
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August 1, 2013

Two Lewiston hospitals ranked highest for surgery safety

The Consumer Reports survey ranks Maine Medical Center in Portland the lowest among six Maine hospitals for surgery safety.
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August 1, 2013

Insufficient brake fluid cited in Bangor parade fatality

The braking system in an antique fire truck failed during the Bangor/Brewer Fourth of July parade.
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August 1, 2013

Portland police close Dartmouth St. after report of fight, gun

Police blocked off the area and had detained the person who allegedly had the gun.
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August 1, 2013

Report: Maine workers among least productive in U.S.

But rather than blaming the workers themselves, the report says it is employers who are not taking full advantage of workers’ abilities.

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August 1, 2013

Partridge waives right to a jury trial in shooting death of South China man outside Waterville pub

A Winslow man has been charged with murder in the death of Justin Smith, who was shot outside You Know Who’s Pub in December
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August 1, 2013

Western Avenue fire puts more than 80 people out of work

An early morning blaze in Augusta damaged the offices of Marketing Unlimited as well as second-floor apartments.
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August 1, 2013

Portland firefighters respond to two morning fires

Fires broke out this morning on Whitney and Joseph avenues.
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August 1, 2013

UMaine, Maritime Academy to share $1M energy grant

The grant will fund research into capturing renewable energy from the motion of ocean waves and offshore winds.
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August 1, 2013

Redneck festival getting under way in Maine

The event in Hebron features lawn mower races, mud runs, bobbing for pigs' feet, toilet seat horseshoes and a greased watermelon relay race.