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Maine roofing contractor found not guilty in death of worker

Shawn Purvis, owner of Purvis Home Improvement Co. in Scarborough, Maine, faced one count of workplace manslaughter.

SMCC aims to teach mechanics how to work on electric cars

The class is designed for technicians who already work at auto repair shops and auto dealers.

Fire damages post office in Turner

A fire broke out above a post office in Maine on Saturday.

U.S. DHHS & FEMA send emergency help to Maine Medical Center

Officials say the team from the National Disaster Medical System was sent to Maine Medical at the request of the state of Maine, and in collaboration with FEMA.

Maine Medical Center announce new visitor restrictions amid COVID-19 Surge

If your loved one is in the hospital they may be on their own as Maine Medical Center once again restricts visitors except in special circumstances.

Falmouth Police are investigating a bank robbery on Route 1

Falmouth Police are looking for the person they say robbed the Key Bank on Route One.

Watch out for Freezing Rain on Saturday

Freezing Rain, then rain, then wind today followed by nice weather next week.

Teen seriously injured in I-295 Crash in Portland Friday

If you saw the White Sedan that may have caused an accident Friday on I-295 that injured a 15-year old please call police

Jobless claims increase in Maine as they fall nationally

The number of new jobless claims in Maine trended up last week in defiance of a national trend.

Maine CDC reports 2,148 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths

Maine saw another record high number of new coronavirus cases on Friday as the state CDC tries to keep up with a flood of positive tests.

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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.