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Town council to take up measure limiting cruise ship visitors in Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor residents may be voting on a new policy putting a cap on the number of daily visitors from cruise ships.

Environmental board upholds permit for hydropower corridor

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s citizen board on Thursday rejected the latest effort to stop a $1 billion power line, and the next hurdle for the project lies with the state Supreme Court.

Senator King celebrates committee passage of two bills

On Thursday, Senator Angus King, Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, announced the passage of two bills through committee.

Death of man found near Presumpscot River not considered suspicious

Police say a man’s body was found near the Presumpscot River on Wednesday night.

Woman killed, another critically hurt in North Jay crash

A woman was killed and another was hurt in a head-on crash in North Jay on Wednesday.

Death of Maine teen ruled homicide, victim identified

The death of a teenager in the Kennebec County town of Mt. Vernon has been ruled a homicide.

Maine suspect in hit-and-run death arrested in Mexico

(AP) A man accused of running over his girlfriend with a vehicle in Acadia National Park, killing her, was arrested this week in Mexico, officials said.

Maine groups launch referendum drive for paid family and medical leave

Two Maine groups have launched a referendum drive for a paid family and medical leave program to force the hand of the Legislature.

Drug trafficking investigation in Penobscot County leads to 3 arrests

Drug agents seized crack cocaine, fentanyl, and thousands of dollars from a home in Hampden on Tuesday.

Operator of front loader pronounced dead after accident

A man was pronounced dead after the front loader he was operating crashed into a ditch and rolled over in Northport.

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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.