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Boyfriend of woman shot in Aroostook County taken into custody

The boyfriend of an Aroostook County woman who was shot inside of her home is facing charges as an investigation gets underway.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

(WGAN) Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

Change in the air: Maine Turnpike looks at cash-free tolls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Change is in the air, and it’s leaving the toll booths.

Judge to accept man’s insanity defense in couple’s killing

A judge indicated Tuesday that he intends to accept a man’s insanity defense in the fatal stabbings of a couple in Turner.

Deadly house fire in Penobscot County under investigation

Investigators say the owner of a Hampden home died in a fire Monday night.

Fishing industry, regulators back lobster fishing fund plan

Members of Maine’s fishing industry and state regulators testified Tuesday in favor of the creation of a new $30 million fund to help lobster fishermen cope with new rules meant to protect whales.

Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup truck in Portland

Police in Portland are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck.

Driver pleads guilty in Acadia park crash that killed 3

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A former resident of New Jersey has taken an expected plea agreement stemming from a car crash at Acadia National Park that killed three people.

Man found dead following house fire in Sabattus

SABATTUS, Maine (AP) A man has been found dead following a fire that swept through a home in Sabattus, Maine fire officials said.

Investigators believe fire at Portland shelter was intentional

No one was hurt in a fire that investigators believe was set at Portland’s Oxford Street Shelter on Monday afternoon.

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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.

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Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

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

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.