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High number of seal deaths linked to bird flu, feds say

An unusual number of seals are becoming stranded and dying off Maine this summer, and avian influenza is to blame, the federal government said Tuesday.

Portland police say group shot fireworks at officers responding to shooting victim

Portland police say one man was shot in Kennedy Park the night of July 4th.

Portland Police make drug arrest Sunday

Portland police makes an arrest in hopes of taking a dent out of the drug problem

Female inmate found dead at the York County Jail

There are not many details at this time on a 34-year-old woman who was found dead at the York County Jail

Sanford family missing since June 29, last seen in Rumford

A family from Sanford is missing, have you seen them?

Three cars stolen and many others broken into in Westbrook

Of course it’s a good idea to lock your car and take the keys no matter where you are – Westbrook authorities are warning people that applies especially in their city as several cars were broken into or stolen recently

3 People have lost their home in a Standish apartment building fire on the 4th of July

An apartment building fire in Steep Falls as displaced at least 3 people

Another motorcycle-related death in Maine continues troubling trend

This is the 19th motorcycle-related fatality in the state this year already. Compare that to 21 in total last year. 

Man wanted for double killing in Maine arrested in Maryland

A man wanted for the killings of two people in Maine was arrested Friday in Rockville, Maryland, officials said.

Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

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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.