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Maine CDC Tells Residents to Ignore Misleading Vaccine Flyer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning residents of the state to ignore a flyer being circulated that contains incorrect information about vaccinations

Bill Would Ban Electronic Cigarettes on School Grounds

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could ban electronic cigarettes on school grounds under a Democrat’s bill

Committee Rejects Ban on ‘Obscene Material’ in Maine Schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine legislators have rejected a bill that would have required teachers to notify parents and students before teaching with literature deemed “obscene.”

Maine Governor Says Spending Plan Is ‘Pragmatic’

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says critics are going to call her two-year spending proposal “government spending run amok.” But she insists it’s a pragmatic proposal.

Pedestrian Killed in Standish Crash

A pedestrian is killed in a crash in Standish on Monday.

Mills to Speak To Joint Legislative Session Tonight

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP Maine’s Democratic governor is ready to rally support for her two-year, $8 billion budget proposal, which includes funding for Medicaid expansion.

Gasoline Prices Holding Steady

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices haven’t changed too much in northern New England.

Maine Man Standing Trial for Fatal Shooting of Wife

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine man is due to stand trial on charges he killed his wife while the couple’s three children were upstairs in their rooms

Maine Man Seeks Help Identifying Subjects in WWII Photos

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who recently uncovered a trove of World War II-era photos says he’s hoping to find people who can tell him about his father’s past in the military

ACLU to Argue for Medication-Assisted Treatment in Jails

The federal court in Maine is set to hear a lawsuit challenging the ban on medication-assisted treatment in county jails.

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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.