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Portions of ND Paper mill in Rumford evacuated after chlorine gas buildup

Public Safety

Portions of ND Paper mill in Rumford evacuated after chlorine gas buildup

Local News

Portions of ND Paper mill in Rumford evacuated after reported gas leak

The Rumford mill reportedly lost power Friday afternoon.
Consumer

Nearly 500,000 juicing machines recalled over safety concerns

Empower Brands has announced the recall after receiving 261 reports of the devices rupturing during use, leading to 47 reported injuries.
Local News

Hate crimes are on the rise in Maine

According to data from the FBI, in 2021 there were 75 reported hate crimes in Maine, which is more than New Hampshire and Vermont combined.
South Portland

South Portland residents asked to reduce water usage after pipe burst

Willard Beach in South Portland has been closed to the public after a main pipe burst on Thursday.
Public Safety

Crews fighting wildfires in Nova Scotia could see help with incoming rain

American firefighters are helping crews there battle what has been described as the largest breakout of wildfire in that region's history.
Public Safety

Teen hit by truck while getting off school bus expected to make full recovery

The student is expected to fully recover from his injuries, but parents and officials urge drivers to take caution when near buses.
Local News

One injured in Wiscasset crash involving vehicle transporting mobile home

The mobile home had to be demolished at the scene and put into dumpsters in order to clear the roadway, police said.
Public Safety

Boy hit by tractor-trailer when getting off bus sparks plea for driver caution

The student is expected to fully recover from his injuries, but parents and officials urge drivers to take caution when near buses.
Public Safety

Officials unsure when road in Bowdoin will be repaired, one month after damage

A section of Doughty Road has been closed for a month, after the road washed out and collapsed during a storm at the end of April.
Local News

Two seriously injured in head-on crash in North Yarmouth

One vehicle appeared to have crossed the center line, striking the other head-on, deputies said.
Public Safety

Check this out: Some roads still damaged from rainstorm at start of May

The tar and dirt around a culvert on a road in Bowdoin was completely washed away.

Mainers wear orange in Augusta, drawing attention to gun violence

Friends rally to support a Maine caregiver who is losing her sight

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Weekend sees temps fall off a cliff, recovery will be slow

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Portions of ND Paper mill in Rumford evacuated after chlorine gas buildup

Portions of ND Paper mill in Rumford evacuated after reported gas leak

Nearly 500,000 juicing machines recalled over safety concerns

Hate crimes are on the rise in Maine

South Portland residents asked to reduce water usage after pipe burst

Crews fighting wildfires in Nova Scotia could see help with incoming rain

Teen hit by truck while getting off school bus expected to make full recovery

One injured in Wiscasset crash involving vehicle transporting mobile home

Boy hit by tractor-trailer when getting off bus sparks plea for driver caution

Officials unsure when road in Bowdoin will be repaired, one month after damage

Two seriously injured in head-on crash in North Yarmouth

Check this out: Some roads still damaged from rainstorm at start of May

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