AUGUSTA — State lawmakers moved quickly to review the safety of Maine’s railroads following the recent disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. The Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a legislative order offered by Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, that could set the Legislature’s Transportation Committee to work later this summer. Also, Gov. Paul LePage issued an […]
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Franklin County firefighters say the fire scene in Lac-Megantic was unreal
FARMINGTON — When firefighters from Franklin County got the call to go to Lac-Megantic, Quebec, early Saturday, they started rolling out. Seven departments and about 30 firefighters from Chesterville, Eustis, Farmington, New Vineyard, Phillips, Strong and Rangeley responded to render aid in the devastating fire caused by a runaway train carrying crude oil which exploded […]
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Maine officials don’t expect extra pollution from Quebec train derailment
Maine environmental officials are monitoring the runaway train derailment in eastern Quebec but do not expect the oil spill and fires to affect the state’s air or water. The 73-car derailment Saturday caused multiple explosions in the town of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, about 10 miles west of Maine. About 30 buildings were destroyed after tanker cars […]