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Gov. Mills calls lawsuit against CMP’s parent company ‘alarming’

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills described allegations contained in a federal lawsuit against the parent company of Central Maine Power as “alarming and deeply troubling.”

PUC to give a boost to renewable projects in northern Maine

A state law required the Maine Public Utilities Commission to begin planning for a transmission capacity of at least 345 kilovolts to connect northern Maine to the New England power grid.

Jonesport fish farm buys land, receives DEP approval

The planned Jonesport fish farm is one of four large-scale fish farms proposed along Maine’s eastern coast.

Maine meat processors get help opening new markets

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King say the funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help the businesses to meet packaging, labeling and food safety requirements.

3 people died and 2 others were hurt in Sunday morning fire

The blaze broke out just before 5 a.m. on Union Street near the corner of Sanford Street.

Saddleback Mountain open for the season

Saddleback was closed for 5 years and reopened last year. Today, Saturday 12/4 it opened again for the 2021-2022 season

Durham NH Police searching for a man who went missing Saturday Morning

A 22-year-old man went missing in Durham New Hampshire

Proposed connector could cut commute between Gorham and Scarborough

Transportation officials hope to reduce rush hour traffic in Gorham and Scarborough by building a connector.

High court keeps limits on lobster fishing in Maine to protect whales

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday against Maine lobster fishermen who sought to block new fishing restrictions that are designed to protect rare whales.

Police investigate report of shots fired in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood

Portland Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Thursday evening.

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