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Casco Bay watershed acres to be protected in Maine

Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree said the money will help pay for the state’s Cousins River Fields and Marsh Conservation Project, which will protect about 43 acres in the Casco Bay watershed.

Panel wants tougher standard for part of Androscoggin

A state panel is recommending that a portion of the Androscoggin River receive a stricter environmental classification in an acknowledgment of cleanup efforts.

UPS driver calls fire department after smelling smoke

Nathan Allen, of Augusta, was dropping off a package when he noticed smoke coming from a garage last week in Mount Vernon.

Maine to receive more than $5.5M in school meal assistance

Rep. Pingree said nearly $4 million will be supply chain assistance for schools, while the rest of the money will help food purchases, including from local producers.

Poem structure: Edna St. Vincent Millay home gets face-lift

The first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry was born in an upstairs bedroom of the house in Rockland and remained there for the first six months of her life.

There is a scramble to install gas detectors ahead of Jan 1 deadline

Many business are scrambling to install the required detectors ahead of the deadline

A White Christmas is on tap for most of Maine Today

Here is what to expect from the skies on this Christmas Day and beyond from WGME-TV

Gas prices continue to slowly drop

While the price of almost everything is going up the price of gas is dropping little by little in Maine and New England

Jay has taken the top spot with the most COVID-19 per capita of Maine cities and towns

One Maine town has taken over Sanford has having the most COVID-19 in the state per capita since the beginning of the pandemic.

A Christmas Eve fire won’t ruin Christmas for one Lewiston family after all

A fire broke out at the Lewiston home as a result of spontaneous combustion didn’t fully destroy the house and the Christmas Presents were also saved.

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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.

20 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.

21 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.