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CDC gives Maine $7M to prep for future public health crises

(AP) About $1.8 million of the money is for preventing and controlling emerging diseases and the rest is for preparing and responding to public health emergencies.

Home sales, prices continue to trend up in Maine

(AP) The Maine Association of Realtors said sales and prices were both up by a staggering 28% in May compared to May 2020.

Maine eyes growth in manufacturing, green tech education

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s governor has approved a proposal designed to promote manufacturing education, green technology and job growth…

Mainers asked for suggestions for Bicentennial Time Capsule

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Bicentennial Commission wants to hear from residents about what should go the state’s official…

Shots fired in Portland Saturday morning, police investigating

Police are investigating following a report of shots fired Saturday morning. The report came in around 7:20 a.m. Police say…

Car crashes through Waterboro home

Police say 28 year old Parker Janelle, of Saco had drove off the road and into the house hard enough to compromise the foundation causing the dwelling to be declared unsafe and uninhabitable by town officials.

Bill banning aerial herbicides on forestland vetoed by Gov. Mills

Senate President Troy Jackson, who introduced the legislation, said he was deeply disappointed by the veto and said aerial spraying is “devastating” bodies of water, plants and wildlife.

Decision to maintain in-state tuition cost at University of Maine draws praise from governor

Governor Janet Mills says she applauds the University of Maine system for keeping in-state tuition flat.

Stretch of Damariscotta River closed to shellfishing due to fuel leak from sinking boat

Part of the Damariscotta River had to be closed to shellfishing Friday after a sinking boat leaked fuel into the water.

No more camping on Maine’s Tumbledown Mountain amid increase in litter, fire damage

Camping areas on a popular Maine mountain are now closed due to litter and damage left behind by visitors.

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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

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Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

11 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

11 hours ago in Local

New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

22 hours ago in Local, National

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…