Heat closes schools on Thursday

ROCKLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- RSU 13 has cancelled all classes for Thursday because of the expected heat and high humidity. And RSU 12 is dismissing students starting at noon today.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Coast Guard now says a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site of an explosion at an offshore petroleum platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (NBC) -- A University of Iowa football player is recovering after a terrifying motorcycle accident.

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NEWS CENTER anchor Chis Facchini lives in the Bangor area with his family.

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Lyme disease: Basic information

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Here is a brief look at some statistics on Lyme disease, how it is transmitted, prevention tips, and symptoms.

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My daughter will only eat mac and cheese

No meat, no veggies, and she's looking pale. PLEASE HELP!

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

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A look at the work being done by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Saturday - August 28, 2010 at 7pm

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Ever wonder where the sun first shines on the state of Maine? We dispatched observors to West Quoddy, Cadillac, Katahdin and Mars Hill to find out. We'll talk with Maine Astronaut Chris Cassidy about his adventures in Space...and we'll reveal the secrets of the only Maine educated President... Franklin Pierce.