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Mother of Missing Toddler Says No One Can Find Father

The mother of a toddler whose disappearance prompted the biggest criminal investigation in Maine history says she’s been unable to locate the father.

Maine Could End Non-Medical Opt-Outs for Vaccinations

A push to end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities is now in the hands of a panel of Maine lawmakers.

Father, Daughter Sentenced for Roles in Maine Shooting

A Maine man says he deserved the maximum penalty for killing a man in Millinocket, Maine. A judge obliged.

Town votes to end elections for town office employees

DRESDEN, Maine (AP) _ Voters in a Maine town have decided that town office staff should be appointed and not…

Prosecutors Drop Charge After Witness Found Dead

Prosecutors say the alleged victim in a sex trafficking case who was scheduled to testify against her fiance has been found dead.

Democrats, Republicans at Odds Over Paid Sick Leave Bill

Maine Republicans are trying to gain support for their paid sick leave proposal following a party-line committee vote.

Results of Investigation Into Deadly Crash to Take Weeks

Police in Maine say the results of an investigation into a deadly traffic crash involving a taxi and a pickup truck will not likely be available for weeks.

Man Dies in Maine Snowmobile Crash

A Maine man who was critically injured in a snowmobile crash has died.

Portland Police Search for Suspect in Hit-and-Run

Portland police are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run on Congress Street

Police Suspect Black Ice in Car, Taxi Crash That Killed 3

Police in Maine say three people were killed in a two-car crash in which a car and taxi collided due to black ice.

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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.