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May 8, 2008 | Bangor Daily News

Federal disaster decision on County flooding due 'any day now'

“We were lucky that way. The town will bounce back and the damage will be repaired. It will just take time.”

By Nick Sambides Jr. Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Bangor Daily News FORT KENT, Maine - The flooding that hit the St. via Bangor Daily News

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Tue May 06, 2008

Bangor Daily News

FEMA begins flood damage assessment

“We are certainly in the thick of it here”

Six Federal Emergency Management Agency teams began the arduous task Tuesday of inspecting 435 structures in northern Aroostook County tentatively identified as the worst damaged in recent flooding. via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Aroostook County, ME, Canada, World News, Fort Kent, ME, FEMA, US News

Fri Apr 18, 2008

MaineToday

Fame Helps to Create and Preserve 275 Maine Jobs...

“During these challenging economic times, FAME is pleased to partner with Maine lending institutions and businesses in order to strengthen the economy and grow and preserve Maine jobs”

The Board of Directors of the Finance Authority of Maine today approved loans and loan insurance to assist a variety of Maine businesses. via MaineToday

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Related Topix: Waterboro, ME, Auburn, ME, Lewiston Metro, Saco, ME, Maine

Sun Feb 17, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Body found likely that of missing man

“We have not yet made a positive identification, but we suspect it's Lance. His vehicle was there”

The body of a male found early Wednesday on a logging road about 20 miles west of Route 11 in Portage is believed to be that of a 21-year-old Fort Kent man. via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Ashland, ME, Fort Kent, ME, Aroostook County, ME

Fri Feb 15, 2008

WLBZ

Truck Plows Into Lodge In Portage

Weather appeared not to have been a factor in an unusual accident Wednesday on Route 11 in the town of Portage, west of Presque Isle. via WLBZ

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Related Topix: Presque Isle, ME

Thu Feb 14, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Truck destroys part of motel

“I can see the mirrors in a room. You hate to see this happen to anyone.”

Three New Hampshire state troopers escaped injury Wednesday when they checked out of Deans Motor Lodge just 15 minutes before an out-of-control tractor trailer slid off Route 11 and slammed into a section of ... via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Canada, Peaks-Island, ME

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