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Bail Denied for Mainer Who’s Fighting Extradition to Alaska

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who is wanted in Alaska to face a murder charge is returning to court

Officials Say Fire that Razed Concession Stand is Suspicious

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Officials in Maine’s capital city say a fire that heavily damaged a Little League concession stand is considered suspicious

Maine Enshrines Obamacare Protections

Maine has enshrined former President Obama’s health coverage protections into state law.

Game Wardens Rescue 2 Hikers Who Underestimated Trail

Maine game wardens say they rescued two hikers stranded on a trail overnight.

Police: Father Killed 14-Month-Old Son, Self

Maine State Police say a man apparently shot and killed his 14-month-old son before fatally shooting himself following a standoff.

State Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Old Orchard Beach

Police are investigating a man’s death in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

$200M in Cuts Identified at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The Defense Department’s list of projects that could be cut to fund President Donald Trump’s border wall includes more than $200 million at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Maine Farm, Enviro Group Fear Spread of Milk Contaminant

The owners of a Maine dairy operation and a group of environmental advocates say they are concerned chemicals that contaminated the farm could be lurking on other farms in the state and beyond.

Two Found Dead in Gardiner in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Two people are killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Gardiner on Tuesday morning.

Civil War Flag Returned to Maine

An American flag that a Maine regiment brought into battles in Louisiana and Texas during the Civil War has returned to its home state.

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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.

6 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.

7 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.

7 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.