BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill LONDON (Reuters) - BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Poll: LePage Holds Clear Lead In Race For Governor RALEIGH, North Carolina - A new poll shows Paul LePage with a commanding lead in the race for Governor. Ad Wars Heating Up In Governor's Race AUGUSTA, Maine - With the campaign moving into a more intense post-Labor day phase, television ads both praising and attacking Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage have begun to air. Arrest In Deadly Casco Crash CASCO, Maine - The Cumberland County Sheriff's office has charged a Casco man in connection with a deadly crash that killed his two passengers. Bidding Continues For Ram Island Ledge Light CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine - The bidding continues between several potential suitors for the Ram's Island Ledge Lighthouse. Sheriff's Deputies Subdue Man With Taser BUXTON, Maine - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department says one of their deputies used a taser to subdue a man who was threatening to kill himself.

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