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July 9, 2013

Canada launches criminal probe into deadly train explosion

Investigators also say the death toll has risen to 15 people, and dozens more are still missing.
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July 9, 2013

Cape Elizabeth may open Fort Williams to art vendors

Up to eight vendors could operate daily under rules amended this week and up for adoption in August.
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July 9, 2013

Head of rail company denies poor safety record

Edward Burkhardt said the company had only experienced a series of small incidents involving tracks in the past few years.
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July 9, 2013

Maine House rejects school budget redo without voters’ OK

Portland Mayor Michael Brennan has said it could cost the city as much as $15,000 to hold another vote.
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July 9, 2013

Shaw’s to close six underperforming stores in Mass., R.I.

The company, owned by Cerberus Capital management LC, still operates more than 160 Shaw's and Star Market stores in five New England states, including Maine.

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July 9, 2013

Body believed to be missing Portland musician

Michael Allen, who also worked on lobster boats, had been reported missing Monday.
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July 9, 2013

Swans claimed negative $110,518 income in 2006, IRS official testifies

Robert Drisko testifies former selectwoman charged with fraud “would work outside (of board meetings) to get her own way.”
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July 9, 2013

Red Cross issues emergency request for blood

Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give.
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July 9, 2013

Waterboro men charged with stealing man’s cash and booze

The victim, who had sought refuge in a nearby house, said he knew one of his attackers.
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July 9, 2013

Maine town hopes to recoup cost of removing metal from lake

Fourteen truckloads of metal were recovered from the bottom of a swim area at Lake Messalonskee last month, according to an Oakland official.