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1 found dead after house fire in Meddybemps
One person was found dead after a house fire in Washington County.
Scarborough woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Pittsfield
A Scarborough woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Pittsfield.
Maine State Rep. Libby Won’t Seek Reelection, Launching Conservative Groups
Libby says the organizations will include a nonprofit and a state Political Action Committee
Search On For Missing Person on Peaks Island
Portland Police say Wiley Davi was last seen Saturday evening.
15 Summonsed, One Arrested in Hancock County Underage Drinking Bust
Hancock County deputies say Maine State Police assisted them in the investigation.
Kennebunk Firefighters Save Car From Falling Into River
The vehicle came to rest in a position where it was ready to roll over and down a 15-foot drop.
Maine AG’s office rules fatal officer-involved shooting in February justified
The Maine Attorney General’s Office has never ruled that officers were unjustified in using force in police-involved shootings.
Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity
The administration’s freeze on U.S. ocean wind projects could set clean energy back a decade. Nova Scotia’s massive Wind West project hopes to fill the gap and even sell power to the U.S.
Federal Policy Could Push Hundreds of Mainers Out of Long-Term Housing
HUD plans to cut funding for permanent supportive housing and shift to transitional programs, leaving vulnerable Mainers at risk of homelessness. Advocates warn shelters could be overwhelmed.
Maine Announces $550K in Grants to Boost Coastal Resilience
The state just announced $550,000 in grants to help communities prepare for future storms and flooding. Towns and regional groups can apply for funding to strengthen infrastructure and plan for climate risks. Applications are due Jan. 5.