PORTLAND (AP) — Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service between Boston and Maine has been delayed or canceled this week so damaged tracks can be repaired. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which manages Downeaster service, said inspectors determined that harsh winter weather and heavy snow melt had destabilized the ground under about 27 noncontiguous […]
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Mainers encouraged to report ice storm damage
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine residents are being encouraged to report ice storm damage to their homes and businesses so the state can assess what kind of assistance might be available. Gov. Paul LePage said businesses that suffered a significant loss of revenue because of the storm should also report it. He said residents should call […]
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Rain, wind damage to Mechanic Falls municipal building extensive, expensive
MECHANIC FALLS — The Municipal Building sustained considerable damage, thanks to the one-two punch of late November wind and rain storms, Town Manager John Hawley told council members Monday. “The flashing on the north corner of the building let go, and the rubber roof seal just peeled back,” Hawley said. “Last Wednesday, the library ladies came […]
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As many as 10,000 killed by typhoon in Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines — Rescuers faced blocked roads and damaged airports on Monday as they raced to deliver desperately needed tents, food and medicines to the typhoon-devastated eastern Philippines where thousands are believed dead. Three days after the Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the region, the full scale of the disaster — the biggest faced by the Philippines […]