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Bills Tackle Maine’s Services for Children, Disabled

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  Maine lawmakers are set to tackle bills to reform the state’s services for children and individuals with disabilities

Man Walking on Tracks in Biddeford Killed by Amtrak Train

Authorities say a pedestrian who was hit by a passenger train in Maine has died.

Driver Injured After Collision with Septic Truck

The driver of an SUV is seriously injured after colliding with a septic truck in Windham on Monday morning.

Man’s Death in Hampton, New Hampshire Ruled Homicide

Authorities investigating a suspicious death in Hampton have released the victim’s name but not how he died.

Tractor Trailer Catches Fire on Turnpike

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a tractor trailer was destroyed early Monday morning after it caught fire on the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk

APNewsBreak: Numbers of Maine Lawmakers Who Went on to Lobby

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   At least 14 Democrat and eight Republican lawmakers in Maine have gone on to register as paid lobbyists over the past three decades, a practice that is being targeted by a bill moving through the Legislature

I-95, I-295 Signs to Provide Real-Time Traffic Info in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority say signs with real-time traffic conditions are going to be ready in time for the summer travel season

Protection of Rare Whale, Fishing Rules on Agenda this Week

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)   A federal government group that seeks to keep whales safe from threats is meeting in Rhode Island this week to try to find solutions to save the North Atlantic right whale

Amtrak Hits Person in Biddeford

A person was struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train Sunday evening, according to Biddeford Police.

Meds Stolen from Rockland School

Student medications were stolen from a school in Rockland on Saturday morning.

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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.

15 hours ago in Local

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.

16 hours ago in Local

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.

16 hours ago in Local

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.