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AARP Awards 11 Maine Organizations Grants

AARP Maine Announced on Wednesday that eleven organizations through the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants. 

Investigation leads to drug seizure, arrest at Lewiston motel

Police say more than 350 grams of heroin and fentanyl were seized from a Lewiston motel room this week.

Former candidate facing child porn charge sells Maine home

A former Maine gubernatorial candidate charged with possession of child pornography has sold his townhouse in Portland.

Two people suffering overdoses revived in Augusta by Capitol Police officer

An officer with the Maine Capitol Police is credited with saving the lives of two people suffering from an overdose.

Man accused of firing shots in Lewiston injured after others return fire

One man is facing several charges in connection with an armed confrontation in Lewiston.

America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022

America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say.

Two teenagers hospitalized after vehicle goes airborne, strikes utility pole in Raymond

Two teenagers who were inside of a vehicle that flipped upside down and took down a utility pole in Raymond were hospitalized with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Fatal hit-and-run in Winter Harbor ruled homicide; nationwide search for suspect underway

The hit-and-run death of a woman in Acadia National Park has been ruled a homicide, and the search for her boyfriend continues.

Black fly season lengthens with climate change, clean water

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year due to factors including cleaner water and climate change.

Gas prices inch down in Maine as another holiday weekend approaches

Gas prices in Maine dropped by about 6 cents since last week, but they’re likely to remain high going into the Fourth of July weekend.

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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.