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Saddleback Mountain open for the season

Saddleback was closed for 5 years and reopened last year. Today, Saturday 12/4 it opened again for the 2021-2022 season

Durham NH Police searching for a man who went missing Saturday Morning

A 22-year-old man went missing in Durham New Hampshire

Proposed connector could cut commute between Gorham and Scarborough

Transportation officials hope to reduce rush hour traffic in Gorham and Scarborough by building a connector.

High court keeps limits on lobster fishing in Maine to protect whales

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday against Maine lobster fishermen who sought to block new fishing restrictions that are designed to protect rare whales.

Police investigate report of shots fired in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood

Portland Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Thursday evening.

Maine CDC reports 795 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths as health officials expect arrival of omicron variant

There were 795 cases of coronavirus and two additional deaths in Friday’s update from the Maine Center for Disease Control.

Maine university to start search for new president

Maine’s public university system has formed a committee to find a new president for one of its largest campuses.

Police make 4th arrest in drug-related shooting in Machias

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a drug-related shooting death in Machias.

NH-based company fined for plastic debris spill in Maine bay

SEARSPORT, Maine (AP) Environmental officials have signed off on a $17,800 fine for an energy company for spilling plastic debris into Penobscot Bay.

NY man wants conviction tossed over pandemic-delayed trial

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A New York man convicted of killing a woman in Maine wants the state supreme court to toss his murder conviction because his trial was delayed during the pandemic.

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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.