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Man Killed After Snowmobile Hits Tree

Game wardens say a man has died in a snowmobile crash in Maine.

Lawmaker Calls Lack of Placements for Kids ‘Shocking’

Lawmakers are calling for answers on the state’s troubled child welfare system and asking the public to weigh in.

Maine Lawmakers Seek to Ban Plastic Bags Statewide

Maine could become the first state in New England to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.

Regulators Gathering Comments On CMP Deal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators are gathering comments on a proposed $1 billion hydropower transmission line to supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts.

Portland Airport Sees Busiest Year in History

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Officials in Portland, Maine, say city’s airport had the busiest year in its history in 2018

Portland Schools Say a Proposed Merger Could Save Millions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland schools have created a commission to search for more efficient ways to save the school district money

Science festival asks Mainers to get excited about Salmon

A science festival is hosting a pop-up event in Bangor to get Mainers interested in preservation of salmon.

Fire Damages Home in Dixfield

A fire in Dixfield Saturday morning heavily damaged a home.

Car Crashes into Amato’s in South Portland

A South Portland Amato’s restaurant was damaged Saturday morning after a car crashed into the entrance.

Maine Governor Faces Higher-Than-Expected Inauguration Costs

Maine’s new Democratic governor is facing higher-than-expected costs for her inauguration.

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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.