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1 Killed in Anson House Fire

One person has died in a Maine house fire.

Woman Dies in House Fire

SABATTUS, Maine (AP)   Officials are investigating a fatal fire in Maine that left a woman dead

Maine Considers Latest Paid Leave Bill

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

Former Governor Pardoned at Least 2 People Without Hearings

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s corrections department says that the former governor pardoned two people in his last days in office without consulting the clemency board and holding a public hearing

One Killed, Two Hurt in Durham Crash

DURHAM, Maine (WGAN) The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left one person dead and two others hurt

Maine Scallopers Hope for Better Haul as ’19 Season Ends

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s scallop season is ending for the year amid hopes that fishermen had a stronger season than they did a year ago

Trial of Man Charged with Killing Baby to Start this Week

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The trial of a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a 6-month-old-boy in Millinocket, Maine, is due to begin this week

Avalanche Danger Increases Day After Man’s Death

Authorities warn that the possibility of further avalanches is increasing a day after a skier died on Mount Washington.

Maine Supporting Bill to Try to Save State’s Clam Harvest

Maine’s fishery managers are supporting a proposal designed to improve the clam haul by allowing towns to set limits on the size of clams that can be harvested.

Judge: Jail Must Provide Drug Used in Opioid Treatment

The Aroostook County Jail in Maine has filed an emergency appeal of a federal judge’s ruling that it must provide medication-assisted treatment to a woman who says it’s necessary to keep her opioid addiction in remission.

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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.

17 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.

17 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.

17 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.

18 hours ago in Local

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.