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Panel to Look at Women, Black and Tribal Fights for Suffrage

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The struggle for women’s, African-American, and Native-American suffrage is getting its due at the Maine governor’s residence

Gov. Mills Shows New Support for Transmission Line Project

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is showing new support for a proposed 145-mile power transmission line.

A Deadly Fire In Maine

Dedham, ME (WGAN) The State Fire Marshal’s Office says one man died this morning when fire swept his home on Dedham.

Portland Bus Service Breaks Ridership Record

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland, Maine’s regional bus service has broken a ridership record

Maine Lawmakers Call for Opening Up Potato Industry to China

BANGOR, Maine (AP)  All four members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are joining a group of lawmakers that wants President Donald Trump’s administration to prioritize the U.S. potato industry in trade talks with China

Bill Meant to Aid Unpaid Federal Workers Clears Committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee is recommending that the Legislature should pass an emergency bill that would provide financial relief for federal workers in the state impacted by future government shutdowns

City Postpones Vote on Paid Sick Leave

Portland officials have postponed a committee vote on a proposal to allow employees to earn paid sick leave, a policy that the Maine Legislature is also considering.

Sexual Harassment Trainer Booted From Statehouse

State legislators in Maine have asked a woman hired to give lobbyists free sexual harassment training not to come back following complaints over her presentation.

Two Injured in Frankfort Crash

Two people are hurt in a crash in Frankfort on Monday afternoon.

Snow’s On The Way

Another round of snow is on tap for much of New England, especially Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

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15 Summoned, One Arrested in Hancock County Underage Drinking Bust

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Hancock County deputies say Maine State Police assisted them in the investigation.

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Kennebunk Firefighters Save Car From Falling Into River

The vehicle came to rest in a position where it was ready to roll over and down a 15-foot drop.

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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.