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Maine River Races are coming back!

River races are back in Maine after the pandemic cancelled most of them last year.

Most Maine Counties move to low risk status under new federal COVID guidelines

You can safety unmask indoors in most of Maine, except for Aroostook County at the moment.

Fire displaces about 35 people in northern Maine

A fire that swept through a 19-unit apartment complex on Friday displaced about 35 residents.

Maine man accused of running over man, kidnapping in Ellsworth

A Trenton man is accused of running over another man and kidnapping a woman in Ellsworth.

Northern Maine logger training program getting help to grow

A program that trains loggers in northern Maine has received $1 million in federal funding to expand.

Lobstermen to get federal help to comply with whale rules

A funding package approved by federal lawmakers includes more than $17 million to help the lobster fishing industry adjust to new rules designed to protect rare whales.

Maine looks to make it easy for students to get transcripts

Maine might make it easier for students and graduates to get access to their school transcripts.

Maine lawmakers vote for pay increase at psychiatric centers

The Maine House of Representatives has endorsed a proposal to increase pay for employees of two psychiatric centers in the state.

3 charged in Hancock County drug bust

Three people from Hancock County have been charged in connection with trafficking meth, cocaine, and fentanyl.

Maine close on safeguards to protect ballot, voting machines

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is closer to enacting new safeguards to protect its ballots and voting machines from tampering.

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Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

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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

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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

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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.

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Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

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Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

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Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

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Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.