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Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic

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Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs

Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.

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Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods

The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.

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Local

3 hours ago in Local

Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic

There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.

4 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs

Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.

9 hours ago in Local

Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods

The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.