Oil Spill Seen In Gulf Platform Explosion
HOUSTON (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on Thursday, setting off a blaze and a small oil spill, but the accident does not appear to be as serious as BP's deadly rig explosion and oil spill in April.
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Tropical Storm Watch For Maine
BOSTON - Officials in New England's coastal areas are bracing for high seas, heavy rains and strong winds as Hurricane Earl approaches the region.
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MEMA Ready For Busy Storm Season
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine Emergency Management Director Rob McAleer says the state is likely to feel the impact of additional hurricanes, well after Earl is felt this weekend.
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Heat Wave Reaches 5th Day In Maine
GRAY, Maine - Temperatures across much of Maine reached into the 90s for a fifth straight day, and high humidity levels made it feel even hotter.
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Crane Collapse Closes Road In Auburn
AUBURN, Maine - Route 136 (Riverside Drive) from Jordan School Road to Stackpole Road is closed after part of the road collapsed when a crane doing construction work in the area toppled over.
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Could Be A Slow Weekend For Turnpike
PORTLAND, Maine - The Maine Turnpike says Labor Day holiday traffic could be lighter than last year's due to the late timing of the holiday and all of the hurricane talk.
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