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Canadian musher aiming for 10th Can-Am Crown win in Maine

A Canadian musher is aiming for a 10th win in Maine’s biggest dog sled race.

Trooper: Man Was Struck at Least Once After Being Handcuffed

A state trooper says a man accused of killing a Maine sheriff’s deputy was struck at least once after being handcuffed.

Maine Firefighter Killed While Battling Blaze In Berwick

The Maine State Fire Marshal says one firefighter was killed in an apartment fire in Berwick on Friday morning.

Maine’s lobster haul, value grew last year

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) — Maine officials say lobstermen brought more than 119 million pounds (54 million kilograms) of the state’s signature seafood ashore last year, an increase from the previous year.

City Offsets Nearly All of its Electricity Costs with Solar

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   A Maine city has offset almost 90 percent of its electric costs with the help of solar power

LL Bean Partners on Small Batch, Co-Branded Boot

FREEPORT, Maine (AP)   L.L. Bean’s latest version of its iconic boot features something old and something borrowed to make something new

GOP Legislator’s Push to Regulate Classroom Speech Fails

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine Republican’s bill that sought to ban teachers from discussing political or ideological advocacy with students has been unanimously rejected by a legislative committee

Bill Ruffles Feathers Over Which Chickadee Should Be Maine’s Official State Bird

Maine lawmakers are split over which chickadee should be named the official state bird.

Former Governor: Popular Presidential Vote Would Hurt Whites

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage says elimination of the electoral college would hurt “white people.”

Conviction of Man Who Shot Wife in Home Invasion Is Upheld

A federal appeals court is affirming the conviction and life sentence of a New Hampshire man who was arrested in connection with a home invasion and shooting in Maine in 2014.

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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.