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Maine Medical Association Executive to Lead Opioid Battle

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills has appointed a longtime Maine Medical Association executive to lead the administration’s response to the opioid crisis.

Bear Beef in Bruin-Filled Maine, Where Hunt Might Grow

Hunters and animal welfare activists are preparing for a spat in the Maine Statehouse this year over a pair of bills that could potentially expand the state’s bear hunt.

New Congressman Named to Subcommittee Overseeing Shipyards

Maine’s newest member of Congress has been appointed to a pair of subcommittees that could allow him to influence policy about shipbuilding, which is a major employer in the state.

2 Children Hurt, Horse Killed In Buggy crash

SMYRNA, Maine (AP) — Police in northern Maine say two children were injured and a horse was killed when their horse-drawn buggy came into the path of a trailer truck.

House Republicans Oppose Recording on Floor Rule

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine House Republicans are opposing a push to prevent legislators from photographing or videotaping each other during floor debate

Low Greenland Salmon Harvest Good News for Fish, Group Says

ST. ANDREWS, New Brunswick (AP)   A Canadian conservation group says a drop in the harvest of Atlantic salmon by Greenland’s fishermen is good news for the species

Mom Charged After Infant Ingests Meth

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Police have charged a Maine mother after her 7-month-old child ingested methamphetamine through breast milk

Biddeford Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking

A man from Biddeford has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor.

1 Dead in Central Maine Mobile Home Collapse

Authorities say a man was killed and another injured when the roof of a mobile home collapsed in central Maine.

Judge Considers Comments in Church in Murder Trial

A Maine judge is considering whether comments made in church could be admissible in the trial of a man accused of killing his wife.

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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.