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Maine Marine Patrol is Getting a New Leader

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Marine Patrol has a new leader

Court Sides With Property Owners in Rockweed Harvesting

Maine’s supreme court says permission is needed from coastal landowners for harvesting of a type of seaweed that’s growing in value.

Christian School Teacher Sentenced for Sex With Student

A former teacher at a Maine Christian school has been sentenced by a judge to 2.5 years behind bars after pleading guilty to having sex with a student.

Three Arrested in Brunswick Drug Bust

Maine drug agents arrested three people in Brunswick for selling crack cocaine.

Judge: Jail Must Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment

A federal judge has ordered a Maine jail to provide medication-assisted treatment to an inmate who contends it’s necessary to keep her opioid use disorder in remission.

13-Year-Old Student Charged in Connection to School Lockdown

Police in Maine say a 13-year-old student has been arrested and charged in connection with terrorizing threats that shut down a number of schools.

Car Fire Spreads to Apartment in Norway

NORWAY, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office is expected to be in Norway today to investigate a vehicle fire

Maine to Consider a Student Lenders’ Bill of Rights

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine lawmaker is making a push to protect student loan borrowers in the state from falling victim to unscrupulous lending practices

One Arrested, Two Still Being Sought Following Burglary in Lebanon

LEBANON, Maine (WGAN)  Authorities from Maine, Massachusetts, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms are looking for two men…

Portland’s Largest Homeless Shelter Now Has a New Director

The largest homeless shelter in Portland, Maine, now has a new director.

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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.

7 hours ago in Local

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.

7 hours ago in Local

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.

8 hours ago in Local

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.

8 hours ago in Local

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.