A fatality caused by a 1930 fire truck on July Fourth sparks a debate over Maine’s lack of mandated inspections for antique vehicles.
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Teenager faces fine in Berwick teacher’s death
Cameron Clair crossed the center line on Route 4, killing teacher Amy Harris and injuring her two young children.
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Tractor-trailer cuts corner, clips Portland traffic light
The crash happened at 2 a.m., police said. Nobody was injured.
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Portland gunshots nearly hit sleeping child
Police canvas the East Bayside neighborhood for witnesses and videotape that might show who was in the area.
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I-295 in Portland reopens after morning shutdown
Downed utility lines closed the interstate in both directions for several hours early this morning.
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In compromise, Portland raises car-towing fees to $85
Although wrecker companies asked for the change, they say it’s still not enough to pay the bills.
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Lightning blamed for fire at Portland car dealership
The fire was reported at 11 p.m. and caused substantial damage to the attic and roof of the building housing Bay City Motors, said Deputy Fire Chief Robert Wassick.
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Fire caused by lightning destroys Saco house, barn
One person was home at 71 Rocky Hill Road when they reported that lightning had struck the barn at 10:30 p.m., said Capt. Bill Madore of the Saco Fire Department.
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Bangor police arrest 66-year-old suspect in bank robbery
Police detectives arrested Percy Cartwright of Bangor at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center.
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Two seriously injured in Edgecomb ATV rollover; alcohol suspected
Deputies say the ATV may have been driven wihout headlights, and it is uncertain who was driving at the time of the crash.