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Maine’s Highest Court Upholds Conviction in 1980 Murder Case

Maine’s highest court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who was sentenced for the 1980 death of a 16-year-old in a case that stymied investigators for decades.

Tractor Trailer Ends Up In Portland Mudflats

Portland, ME (WGAN) State Police say a tractor trailer that went off Interstate 295 in Portland this morning and ended up along mudflats will be removed tonight.

27 Of 28 Firefighters In Maine Town Quit Over Safety Issues

THORNDIKE, Maine (AP) — Nearly all of a Maine town’s firefighters have quit following a heated meeting with local officials.

Feds Propose Rules For Scallop Fishery With Season Coming

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — This year’s Atlantic sea scallop fishing year begins in several weeks, and federal regulators are proposing new management measures for the valuable fishery.

Gov. Mills Signs Onto Power Line After CMP Sweetens Pot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Central Maine Power’s new package of incentives has won Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ support for a 145-mile transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts.

Officials Release Identity of Woman Found Dead After Portland Apartment Fire

Portland officials have released the identity of a woman found dead after a fire on Monday.

2 Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Maine Drug Killing

A judge has sentenced the trigger man in a drug-related killing in northern Maine to 35 years while another man received four years and 239 days under a plea deal.

Collins: Lawsuit Is Quickest Way To Stop Trump Declaration

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she supports a lawsuit aimed at stopping President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to build a wall on the southern border. She also said she’d vote for a disapproval resolution in Congress.

Bill Seeks to Raise Maine Juror Pay to $50 a Day

Juror pay in Maine could more than triple under a new bill lawmakers are taking into consideration.

Head-on Crash Leaves 1 Dead

A man has been killed in a head-on crash that left another woman injured in Maine.

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Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.