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Maine Considers Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs at Pet Shops

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could prohibit pet shops from selling dogs and cats under a Democrat’s bill

Maine OKs Bill to get Mobile Wi-Fi Device in Rural Libraries

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s governor has signed off on a proposal to allow residents of the state to expand their access to the internet by checking out mobile wi-fi devices from librarie

Important New England Scallop Ground to be Closed 11 Months

BOSTON (AP)   Federal fishing managers say they are shutting down a key scallop fishing area to some boats for nearly a year

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Man Who Killed, Buried Wife

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man who’s serving 55 years in prison for killing his wife and burying her body with a wedding band, flowers and a bottle of Gucci cologne called “Guilty.”

Ex-Lawmaker Gets 10 Years for Stealing Over $3M From Widows

A judge has sentenced a former Maine legislator to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows and for tax evasion.

Maine Bill Would Move to Automatic Voter Registration

Maine would automatically register most adults to vote beginning in 2022 under a top Democrat’s bill.

Maine Could Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

Maine could ban single-use bags under a Democrat’s bill.

1st Circuit Declines to Prevent Inmate Access to Opioid Meds

A federal appeals court has denied an emergency request to stop a jail from being forced to provide an inmate with medication she says is needed to keep her opioid addiction in remission.

4 Charged With Cutting Dozens of Rival Lobsterman’s Traps

The Maine Marine Patrol says four men face charges following an investigation of the cutting of a rival lobsterman’s traps.

Bill to Boost Future Governor’s Pay Gets Tabled

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers have tabled the latest bill to boost the lowest-in-the-nation salary for Maine’s next governor

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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.