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Hancock County man arrested following incident in Otis

A man was taken into custody after an incident involving police crisis negotiators in Otis on Thursday.

Maine car dealer to donate $100 to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for every car sold

For the third year in a row, a Maine car dealership is donating $100 to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for every car sold during the month of May.

Man pleads not guilty to holding knife to guard’s neck

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A man who held a knife to a security officer’s neck before being shot in a federal building in Maine’s capital has pleaded not guilty.

Trial in Maine triple homicide to start, could last 2 weeks

MACHIAS, Maine (AP) Jury selection for the trial of a man charged in the shooting deaths of three people in Maine is set to begin soon.

CMP workers help save two people from fire

RICHMOND, Maine (AP) Three Central Maine Power workers who smelled smoke and decided to investigate are being credited with helping to save a mother and son from a burning home in Richmond, officials say.

Arrest made following stabbing in Androscoggin County

An argument in Mechanic Falls ended with one man stabbed and another in custody.

Mills supports removal of video attacked in Republican ad

The Maine Department of Education removed from its website a video containing an LGBTQ lesson plan for kindergarten students that was subject of a Republican ad targeting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine moose survey finds record high death rate from ticks

Infestations of ticks contributed to a record high death rate for young moose tracked by wildlife managers in rural Maine.

3rd faculty senate rebukes UMS Chancellor Malloy

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Faculty on a third University of Maine System campus gave a vote of no confidence to Chancellor Dannel Malloy.

Native fish returns to Maine lake after two-century absence

CHINA, Maine (AP) A species of fish has returned to a central Maine lake for the first time in generations.

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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.