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Emera Maine parent company sheds little light on future

Emera Maine’s parent company plans to pay for new projects by selling some of its businesses.

A Million Maine Made Wreaths Head to D.C.

A tractor-trailer caravan loaded down with more than a million balsam wreaths is on its way to Arlington National Cemetery.

Well-known substance abuse counselor dies in Nobleboro crash

Police say a well-known substance abuse counselor died in a Nobleboro crash Thursday morning.

West Coast Consulting Firm to Write Maine’s Pot Regulations

A Los Angeles consulting firm will help Maine write its recreational marijuana regulations.

Deep Cut for Herring Fishermen, Who Seek Key Bait Fish

Fishermen who seek one of the most important bait fish on the East Coast are likely to see a dramatic reduction in the amount they are allowed to harvest next year.

Road Projects Around Maine Get Major Boost From Feds

Three transportation projects around the state of Maine are getting a boost of nearly $27 million from the federal government.

Judge Lets EPA Rework Standards for Rivers Fished by Tribes

A Maine tribal nation is fighting a federal judge’s move to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to rework former President Obama’s administration’s higher water quality standards for rivers fished by tribes.

New Owners Have Big Plans for Desert of Maine

The new owners of a desert attraction located on the coast of Maine say they are planning big changes.

Police: Fatal Crash Kills 80-Year-Old Counselor

A Maine county sheriff’s department says an 80-year-old substance abuse counselor who worked closely with the department was killed in a crash.

Fishing Quotas for Cod, Haddock to Get a Boost Next Year

Commercial fishermen will be able to catch a little bit more cod and haddock off New England next year.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

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Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.