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Plane crash at Portland Jetport shuts down runway; both passengers hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries

The Portland Jetport was closed Friday afternoon while emergency crews responded to a plane crash.

Maine opioid deaths make up 7% of all overdoses

Maine Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith was on the WGAN Morning News today to discuss Maine’s latest report on the opioid crisis.

Judge rules Maine healthcare workers can’t remain anonymous in vaccine mandate lawsuit

A federal appeals court Thursday denied a motion by nine healthcare workers to stay anonymous in their lawsuit against Governor…

Driver gets over 3 years in Acadia park crash that killed 3

A man who crashed his car in Acadia National Park in 2019, killing three passengers, was sentenced Friday in federal court to more than three years in prison.

Family of man shot by Portland Police in 2017 reaches settlement

The family of Chance David Baker has reached a settlement with the Portland Police officer who shot and killed him in 2017. 

Developers propose formal site review for Costco location in Scarborough

The first Costco location in Maine could be coming to Scarborough.

Mother and daughter agree to settle suit related to 2015 shooting rampage

A mother and daughter who claimed Maine State Police failed to respond to a request for protection in the days leading up to a deadly shooting rampage in 2015 in Aroostook County have settled their suit filed against the state.

Overnight fire at Brunswick home under investigation

A home in Brunswick is a total loss after a fire tore through it early Friday.

Missing Sanford family spotted on surveillance video

A missing Sanford family was seen on surveillance video last week.

Portland City Council to review ballot questions proposed by charter commission

The Portland City Charter Commission has submitted its final report, which could result in changes to the office of the city manager and mayor.

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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.