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Shooting at Lewiston intersection leaves one man injured

Police are investigating a shooting involving two vehicles at an intersection in Lewiston.

Police locate one of two teens who walked away from Bangor residence

Bangor police are still searching for one of two teenagers who went missing on Sunday.

Governor Mills announces $10 million grant program to start and expand child care services

Governor Mills announced a $10 million investment into her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan by the federal government through their American Rescue Plan.  

University of Maine system sees enrollment drop

The University of Maine system has seen a drop in enrollment over the last several years.

Work underway to replace two bridges that cross interstate in Freeport

Two bridges on I-295 in Freeport are being replaced.

$18 minimum wage, short-term rentals are on the ballot in Portland

In November, Portland voters will have the chance to weigh in on five citizen initiatives, including a proposed $18 minimum wage.

Gov: Maine won’t help prosecute abortion seekers, providers

Maine will not cooperate with other states’ investigations into people who seek abortions or health care providers that perform them, the state’s governor said Tuesday.

Fatal overdoses in Portland on the rise, new data shows

The number of fatal overdoses in Portland this year has already surpassed the total reached in 2021.

Maine man charged with arson for 2017 fire at Farmington general store

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s office has made an arrest in connection with a fire set at a Farmington business five years ago.

Waldo County man files suit against Bangor hospital

A Maine man paralyzed in a crash two years ago is suing a Bangor hospital, where he claims a doctor prescribed him medication that caused him to fall asleep at the wheel.

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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.