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Grants to support free after school meals coming to Maine

Full Plates Full Potential works to combat child hunger says it is awarding more than $80,000 to school districts and nonprofit organizations around the state.

Maine to help fire departments fight fires on wild lands

Maine is awarding money to rural fire departments in the state to help with wildland fire fighting.

Everything you need to know to stay ahead of the storm from WGME

Here is the latest update on the storm from CBS 13

Announcers fired by Houlton Radio Station for body shaming on-air

Two announcers calling a High School Basketball game were fired after they made remarks about the players weight captured on a hot mic they didn’t realize was live.

Long Creek Youth Development Center hires new superintendent

Maine’s youth prison has hired a new superintendent.

Convicted murderer who escaped from correctional facilities 3 times dies at Maine State Prison

Corrections officials say a convicted murderer who was behind bars at the Maine State Prison has died.

8 students taken to hospital after truck rear-ends school bus in Newburgh

Eight children on board a school bus that was hit by a truck in Newburgh on Friday morning were taken to the hospital.

Footage shows police K-9 attack in York that led to $325K settlement

Video footage of a man being subdued by a police dog during a traffic stop — an episode that led to a $325,000 settlement for the driver — has been released by a Maine town following a public records request.

Maine considers new screening to protect baby health

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) Maine might begin mandating screening for a virus that can cause hearing loss and other health problems in newborns.

Referendum on public power may not make 2022 ballot

A referendum to change Maine’s primary utility company into a quasi-public agency is potentially tabled until 2023 because organizers indicated they may not have the necessary signatures before the deadline to make the November ballot.

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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.

14 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.

15 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.

15 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.