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Maine State Lawmakers Approve Gender Pay Gap Legislation

State lawmakers in Maine have approved a bill that prohibits employers from asking about a potential worker’s wage history during job interviews.

First Public Hearing Held on 147-Mile Transmission Line

Dozens of people in Maine attended a public hearing on a proposed 147-mile transmission line that will deliver electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts.

State Police Release Identity of Trooper Killed After Being Hit on I-95

State Police say Detective Ben Campbell was struck and killed this morning in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden.

Water Treatment Plants Scramble to Meet Sludge Test Deadline

Wastewater treatment plants across Maine are working quickly to meet a deadline to begin testing municipal sludge for so-called forever chemicals.

Lawyer to File Newspaper Notice for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The lawyer for the mother of a missing Maine toddler is running a legal notice in a newspaper for a wrongful death lawsuit against the child’s father.

Judge: Driver Wasn’t Criminally Responsible for Death

A woman charged with driving onto a Maine baseball field and killing a man with her car is due in court for a change of plea hearing.

Class-Action Lawsuit Against Poland Spring Gets New Life

A judge has given new life to a class-action lawsuit accusing Poland Spring of selling water that’s sourced from wells, not springs.

Conservationists Say Greenland Salmon Harvest Still Too High

ST. ANDREWS, New Brunswick (AP)   A conservation group in Maine and Canada says it’s concerned about a recent uptick in the harvest of wild Atlantic salmon off of Greenland

Sentence Delayed After Jail Ordered to Provide Treatment

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine woman’s jail sentence has been delayed after a judge ordered the jail to provide medication-assisted treatment to keep her opioid addiction in remission

Bills Would Establish ‘Right to Food,’ End Hunger by 2030

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine would establish a right to food and move to end hunger by 2030 under a Democratic farmer’s legislation

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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.