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Funeral Services Set for Maine State Police Detective

Maine State Police have announced funeral services for a detective who was killed while assisting a motorist on Interstate 95.

Discarded Smoking Materials Started Fire That Killed Captain

The state fire marshal in Maine says an apartment fire that killed a fire captain in March was started by improperly discarded smoking materials.

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Northbound Lanes on Turnpike

A stretch of the Maine Turnpike was closed down for several hours Friday morning.

Woman Charged in Two-Year-Old’s Death

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WGAN)  State and Bucksport Police have arrested a Bucksport woman and charged her with murder in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl in 2017

Who’s Prince of Potholes? Maine Searches for “Worst Road”

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   An organization in Maine is asking drivers in the state to nominate roads they think are the worst in the state

Coastal Botanical Garden Settlement Includes Fish Passage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will pay more than $18,000 to build a fish passage on the Sheepscot River as part of its settlement for violating environmental rules

Federal Regulators Charge Concert Promoter With Fraud

Federal regulators are charging a Christian concert promoter with defrauding over 100 investors of over $3 million.

Investigation Into Death Focuses on Logging Truck

The operator of a logging truck blamed for the death of a state trooper has been cited for several violations over the years.

Vans With Inmates, Church Group Collide in Snow, Injuring 15

Maine state police say a collision involving two vans, one carrying inmates and the other a church group, injured 15 people at the state’s northern edge.

Proposal to License More Lobstermen Put off to Next Year

A proposal to let dozens of new lobstermen into Maine’s signature fishery is going to be put off until at least 2020.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

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Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.