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Investigation finds fatal shooting in Augusta was self-defense; no charges filed

Police say they concluded a Maine man acted in self-defense when he fatally shot another man in Augusta in May.

$110 million approved for broadband expansion in rural Maine

The effort to expand broadband access in Maine is getting a $110 million funding boost.

Maine opens T-Mobile investigation as state runs low on 207 phone numbers

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) Utility regulators in Maine are opening an investigation into the numbering practices of wireless giant T-Mobile as the state runs out of available phone numbers within its sole area code.

Attorney General investigating death of inmate at Maine Correctional Center

A 21-year-old man imprisoned at Maine Correctional Center in Windham has died.

Police identify man found dead in Waterville

Waterville Police announced the identity of a man found dead outside of an apartment building on Monday

Lightning strikes damage homes as severe weather sweeps through Maine

Lightning strikes sparked fires at at least two homes as severe weather swept through the Sebago Lake area Tuesday night.

Court reinstates ban on lobster gear to protect right whales

A federal circuit court has reinstated a ban on lobster fishing gear in a nearly 1,000-square-mile area off New England to try to protect endangered whales.

Former Governor LePage and NH Gov. Chris Sununu tour Messer Truck facility in Westbrook

Former Governor and current candidate Paul LePage visited the Messer Truck facility in Westbrook early Wednesday morning

Police investigate death on Sebago Lake

The death of a man who collapsed in the water on Sebago Lake in Standish is under investigation.

Wanted Baldwin man considered armed and dangerous, police say

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted in connection with an armed confrontation earlier this month is considered armed and dangerous.

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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.