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Maine Senate votes to close loophole on out-of-state garbage

The Maine Senate voted unanimously Thursday to ban out-of-state garbage from being dumped in a state-owned landfill.

Maine takes step toward phase out of long-lasting chemicals

Lawmakers in Maine have made a move toward banning pesticides that contain long-lasting chemicals.

Former Maine lobster pound owner struck and killed by van in Florida

A Boothbay Harbor man is dead after getting hit by a van in Florida over the weekend.

Police respond to deadly crash in Portland

Police say a 71-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Portland on Wednesday.

Maine Med patients will no longer receive in-network coverage under Anthem in 2023

Maine’s largest hospital says its patients who are covered under Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will no longer receive in-network coverage.

Death of passenger leads to additional charges for Maine man following crash at NH library

A Maine man who crashed his truck into a library in New Hampshire is facing more charges after his passenger succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

Jury sides with newspaper in police officer defamation case

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) A Maine jury has sided with a media company in a lawsuit over newspaper stories about sex abuse allegations involving a former police captain.

No injuries after truck crashes into building in Gray

Police say a man who was behind the wheel of a truck lost control of the vehicle after choking on a piece of food and crashed into a building in Gray.

More than 400 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine over 3-day period

Maine health officials on Tuesday reported another 451 cases of coronavirus over the prior 3-day period.

Police respond to single-vehicle dump truck crash in Standish

The driver of a dump truck that left the roadway and struck trees in Standish suffered only minor injuries.

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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.