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Maine environmental regulators approve new energy corridor

Maine environmental regulators have approved a $1 billion utility transmission project that would serve as a conduit for up to 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to flow into the New England power grid.

CMP proposes coronavirus fund to settle investigation over improper disconnect notices

Central Maine Power says it will set aside half a million dollars for customers impacted by coronavirus, as it looks to settle an investigation into improper disconnect notices.

Maine’s moose hunt to go forward, permit applications due

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife managers are collecting the last applications to participate in the state’s moose hunt this year.

Maine climate group looking for feedback on strategies

A group charged with developing and recommending mitigation and adaptation strategies for the state of Maine is looking for public comment on its ideas.

Maine summer camps awaiting virus guidance

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A dozen or more summer camps won’t be opening this summer in Maine because of the coronavirus, but others are still awaiting further guidance before issuing a decision.

Retail stores in 12 Maine counties open doors under Gov.’s rural reopening plan

More businesses are opening their doors Monday under the governor’s revised plan for reopening the economy.

Gov. Mills’ rural reopening depends on county lines for businesses

Separated by a bridge going across the Androscoggin River, there’s not much separating Brunswick and Topsham.

Union Fair joins list of cancelled summer events

UNION (WGME) — The Union Fair and Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival have joined the list of cancelled summer events due…

Lawsuit says Governor’s shutdown orders are unconstitutional

AUGUSTA (WGME) — Over a dozen business owners sued Governor Janet Mills on Friday over her shutdown orders in response…

Manchester Maine Company Fined $1000 For Their Involvement in the Farmington Blast

The owner of a company that installed safety posts outside a building that was destroyed in a deadly propane explosion…

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.