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Guilty Verdict Reached For Woman Charged in 4-Year-Old’s Beating Death

A guilty verdict was announced by a judge Tuesday in the trial of Shawna Gatto.

Judge to Reveal Verdict in Killing of 4-Year-Old Girl

WISCASSET, Maine (AP)   A Maine judge is set to reveal his verdict in the murder trial of a Wiscasset woman charged in the death of a 4-year-old girl

Maine’s Lobster Marketing Group has a New Leader

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A group charged with promoting lobster for the state of Maine has a new leader

Maine Stresses Test as Sexually Transmitted Infections Surge

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on residents to get tested for sexually transmitted infections amid a spike in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis in the state

Bill Aiming to Require Learning About Holocaust Moves Ahead

A bill designed to require students to learn about acts of genocide, including the Holocaust, is moving through Maine’s Legislature.

Police Search for Missing Hermon Man

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 25-year-old from Hermon.

Hacker Wanted More Than $100K to Restore City Computers

Those responsible for unleashing a cyberattack that shut down the computer network in the Augusta City Center sought a ransom payment of more than $100,000.

Ex-Priest Convicted of Altar Boy Abuse Faces May Sentencing

The delayed sentencing of a former Massachusetts priest who was convicted of sexually abusing an altar boy is scheduled for late May.

Shipyard Protesters to Appear in Court Next Month

Police say the number of protesters arrested outside Bath Iron Works during a weekend ship christening was the largest in many years.

Police: Motorist Killed in Crash on Route 1A in Bridgewater

Maine State Police say a 73-year-old man was killed and two others injured in a head-on collision on Route 1A in Bridgewater.

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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.