Here are the news headlines for Maine and New Brunswick for Thursday, August 8.

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A rail company whose runaway oil train caused a fire and explosion that killed 47 people in eastern Quebec has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada.

Some Maine residents say they started experiencing headaches and other health issues after ‘‘smart meters’’ were installed at their homes.

A Maine man whose 4-year-old son brought a loaded handgun to a day care center has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct. Read more...

Two Maine men have announced they are launching campaigns for the U.s. House of Representatives. Read more...

Just like she did 90 years ago, former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley is cutting a ribbon to open the Memorial Bridge between New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine. Read more...

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