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Maine Could Raise Age Limit to Marry to 16 Years Old

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could prevent any child under the age of 16 from marrying under a Democrat’s bill

Saco Police Arrest Man for Robbery

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  Saco Police say a Kansas man has been arrested in connection with a robbery over the weekend

Woman Being Held on Warrants After Traffic Stop

ALFRED, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a Portland woman has been arrested on multiple active warrants

Maine DOT Gets $900K for Debris Removal from Fall ’17 Storm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government says the Maine Department of Transportation will receive more than $900,000 to pay for the cost of debris removal necessitated by a severe fall storm in 2017

Northport Man Arrested in Connection with Texas Sex Crime Charge

Police have arrested a Northport man in connection with a sex crime involving a minor in Texas.

Fire Officials: Man’s Body Discovered Inside Burnt Home

Fire officials say a 79-year-old man’s body was discovered in his Maine home over the weekend following a fire.

Public Hearings on Transmission Line Project Set to Begin

A weeklong public hearing on a much debated transmission line that would stretch through Maine to bring power to Massachusetts has begun.

Trial Begins for Maine Woman Charged in 4-Year-Old’s Death

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The trial of a Maine woman charged with killing her fiance’s granddaughter is underway

Officials: Man Convicted of Killing His Wife Dies in Prison

WARREN, Maine (AP)   Prison officials say a Maine man convicted in 2005 for killing his wife has died at a state prison

Saco Police Make Arrest in Armed Robbery

Police in Saco have arrested a homeless man from Kansas in connection to an armed robbery at a hotel on Sunday evening.

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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.