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Maine considers bill to allow recreational weed delivery

Maine is considering a bill that would allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to residents across the state even if a town prohibits recreational marijuana stores.

Colby College settles with female coaches on pay, treatment

Attorneys for a Maine college and five female athletics coaches said Friday they have reached a settlement stemming from a lawsuit over fair pay and working conditions.

Lewiston Public Works employees help man who lost arm in apparent workplace accident

Police in Lewiston say a man who lost his arm in what appears to be a workplace accident was likely saved by two Public Works employees.

Maine real estate prices soared in 2021, sales ticked up

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine home prices increased by more than a sixth in 2021 while the volume of sales also increased slightly.

Maine committee nixes bid to stop COVID-19 vaccine mandates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A committee of the Maine Legislature has voted against a proposal that would have prohibited the state from enacting COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Construction of Maine’s tallest building getting started

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The construction of a building that is expected to become the tallest in Maine has started in the state’s largest city.

Police investigate robbery at Walgreens in Portland

Police in Portland are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a robbery at a Walgreens on Congress Street.

Palmyra man faces charges stemming from building fire

A Palmyra man is accused of arson in connection with one of two fires that broke out on the same street on the same afternoon.

Police in Franklin County ask for help finding man last seen two weeks ago

Police are searching for a missing Franklin County man last seen on January 6th.

Police release identity of Portland man killed in crash that split vehicle in half

Police have released the identity of the victim in a fatal crash in Portland.

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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.

13 hours ago in Local

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.

13 hours ago in Local

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.

14 hours ago in Local

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.