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Police need your help finding a missing man from Naples

A man missing since Christmas Eve has his family worried – have you seen him or his Jeep?

Maine panel has recommendations to boost affordable housing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A legislative commission created to address Maine’s affordable housing crisis proposes the elimination of municipal growth limits on housing, along with relaxed zoning and denser housing projects.

Maine flu season off to slow start, no confirmed deaths

(AP) The influenza season is getting off to a slow start in Maine with hundreds of infections but no confirmed deaths, officials say.

Group looks to cut the red tape holding back critically needed housing projects in Maine

If you are house or apartment hunting you know it’s bad, and hopefully help is on the way

Maine sees population boom from migration during pandemic

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine experienced greatest population growth in nearly two decades during the pandemic because of migration into the state.

Court to decide residency requirement for pot dispensaries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A state agency and an industry group are appealing a federal judge’s ruling that allows out-of-state owners of medical marijuana dispensaries.

83-year-old man dies after Downeaster train collides with truck

HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) An 83-year-old man died when his pickup truck was struck by a Boston-to-Maine Amtrak train, authorities said.

Amtrak Downeaster train bound for Brunswick collides with vehicle on tracks in Haverhill, Massachusetts

The train is reported to have killed one person but everyone on board the train is okay. The passengers were moved to another train and continued on to Maine.

Fire destroys home in Brunswick

A home in Brunswick is considered a complete loss after a fire Monday

Car crash sends vehicle into Lewiston laundromat

Police say both drivers claimed to have had green lights.

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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.

21 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.

21 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.

21 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.

22 hours ago in Local

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.