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Live Larvae of Destructive Pest Found in Southern Maine

LEBANON, Maine (AP)  Officials in Maine say they’ve for the first time found the live larvae of a destructive, invasive forest pest within trees in a southern county

The Latest: Fire Chief Suffers Emergency at Funeral, Dies

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says a town fire chief has died after attending the funeral of Berwick Fire Capt. Joel Barnes.

Public can Address Hydropower Project’s Environmental Impact

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on the environmental impacts of a proposed $1 billion hydropower transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts

Nearly 70 Maine National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Poland

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Nearly 70 soldiers from Maine National Guard’s 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion are being deployed to Poland

Bill to Make Auto-Injectors Accessible to Allergy Sufferers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  Lawmakers in Maine are considering a proposal that seeks to make epinephrine autoinjectors more accessible to people who need them

Baxter State Park: Dudley Trail Will Not Reopen this Year

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP)   Park officials in Maine say a popular trail up Mount Katahdin will not reopen for the 2019 season

How cold is too cold for recess? Hard to say in chilly Maine

A lecturer at the University of Maine says her study of how schools handle weather and outdoor activity shows that it’s difficult to determine just how cold is too cold for recess.

Man Hospitalized After Barn Collapses in Casco

A barn collapsed in Casco Saturday afternoon, injuring one man.

Man Arrested After High Speed Pursuit on Maine Turnpike

State Police used a spike mat to stop a speeding car Friday night.

Maine’s Libertarians, Greens working together on many issues

Two third-party political groups in Maine say they are working together on several aspects of their agendas about which they find common ground, including a shared opposition to mandatory vaccination and a desire to cut corporate welfare.

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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.