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2 Maine Bills Would Rid State of Daylight Saving Time

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a pair of bills that propose to end daylight saving time in the state.

Maine Man Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Crash

A snowmobile accident has left a Maine man in critical condition.

South Portland Man Charged in Connection With Overdose Death

A South Portland man is arrested in connection with an overdose death.

Congressional Panel To Look At Threats To Right Whales

(AP) – A Congressional panel is holding a hearing about the threats facing endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 411.

State Police Searching for Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants

MAINE (WGAN) Maine State Police say they need the public’s help finding a man wanted on multiple warrants

Portland Proposes Building New Public Safety Headquarters

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland city officials have proposed building a new public safety headquarters building near the Cumberland County Jail

Bill to Provide Safe Marine Flare Disposal Passes Committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee is giving its unanimous approval to a bill designed to make way for safe disposal of expired marine flares

Maine Task Force to Review Prevalence of Toxic Chemicals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A new Maine task force will review the prevalence of highly toxic chemicals linked to health threats ranging from cancer to decreased fertility

Critics, Supporters to Weigh in on 145-Mile Power Line

Supporters and critics are going to weigh in on Central Maine Power incentives aimed at winning support for a 145-mile transmission line across western Maine.

Body Found in Palmyra Hotel; Police Don’t Suspect Foul Play

Police are launching an investigation after a man’s body was found at a Palmyra motel.

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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.