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Maine Unemployment Rate Ticks Upward but Remains Low

Unemployment has ticked up in March in Maine but still remains low.

Augusta City Center Computer Network to Remain Offline Until Monday

The Augusta City Center in Maine’s capital city will remain shut down until at least Monday because damage inflicted by a computer virus.

Coast Guard, Marine Patrol Suspend Search for Man Who Fell in the Kennebec River

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a Wisconsin man who fell into the Kennebec River.

Public to Weigh in on Paid Family Leave Proposal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could allow up to 12 weeks of paid family leave or 20 weeks of paid medical leave under a top Democrat’s bill

Super Bowl Trophy to Head to Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A New England Patriots’ Super Bowl trophy is heading to the Maine Statehouse

Wardens Find Missing Belfast Woman

BELFAST, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Warden Service has a missing Belfast woman has been found safe

Driver Injured in 7-Car Crash in Portland’s Old Port

A driver is hurt and several cars are damaged following a crash in Portland on Wednesday night.

Hospital Mistakenly Emailed Patient Names, Prescriptions

A Maine psychiatric hospital says the release of confidential information about 300 people receiving medication-assisted drug treatment to a newspaper was an “isolated” mistake.

Report: Overdose Deaths Dropped 15% Last Year in Maine

A report says drug overdose deaths in Maine dropped 15% last year, but still account for about one death each day.

Maine Gov Signs Warrant for Man in Alaska Cold Case

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed a warrant allowing a man wanted in Alaska to face charges there that he sexually assaulted and killed a woman more than two decades ago

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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.