The request comes after an unattended train carrying crude oil rolled away, crashed and exploded in Quebec, killing 50 people.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Falmouth 8th-grader is a ‘Google doodle’ finalist
Joseph Han is one of 50 finalists who will have their artwork displayed in New York, and perhaps on the Google homepage.
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Groups launching Maine ad campaign for Medicaid expansion
Maine has yet to accept federal funding to expand the government-sponsored health coverage to nearly 70,000 uninsured Mainers.
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South Portland police investigate armed robbery
A man threatened a Big Apple clerk with a handgun before leaving with a small amount of cash.
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Portland Library’s new Book Mobile gets rolled out Tuesday
The 24-foot-long mobile library will be equipped with solar panels, wireless Internet capabilities and sides that open up for additional book and material storage and programming.
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Cape Elizabeth High wins state chess title again
The team will go on to represent the state in a national tournament.
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Scarborough council approves funds to preserve cattle farm
A $270,000 conservation easement will mean the 90-acre Comstock Farm can continue to raise cattle, but will not be turned into a residential subdivision.
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Quarantine extended at Scarborough pet shop after 2nd puppy falls ill
Two dogs from Little Paws Pet Shop have now tested positive for parvovirus, and a Saturday protest is planned.
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Maine gets $33 million for health care reforms
The grant is part of a $300 million round of awards to six states that are working to improve quality and lower the cost of health care.
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Police make big cocaine seizure in Portland, Falmouth
Multiple police agencies team up on the seizure of eight pounds of cocaine.