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Man convicted in killing retrial gets new 35-year sentence

A Massachusetts man who was convicted of a drug-related killing in a rare retrial of a murder case in Maine received a 35-year-sentence on Wednesday.

Jury selection begins in trial stemming from workplace death in Portland

Jury selection got underway Wednesday for the trial of a roofing contractor charged in the death of a worker who fell from a roof because of alleged unsafe working conditions.

Lincoln man pleads guilty, sentenced for mother’s killing

A Maine man will spend 24 years behind bars for the killing of his mother.

TSA: Passenger from Maine had handgun in backpack at Boston airport

A Maine man was stopped at Boston’s Logan International Airport last week with a 9mm handgun and a gun magazine in his backpack.

Waterville doctor won’t comment on his suspension for COVID-19 claims

A Maine doctor whose license was temporarily suspended over claims he spread misinformation about COVID-19 is declining to comment on the charges.

Environmental groups ask Maine to suspend energy project

Maine environmental groups have requested that the federal government suspend the permits it issued to a billion-dollar electricity project for Massachusetts residents, which Maine voters rejected in a referendum last month.

Petition drive prompts developer to nix affordable housing project in Cape Elizabeth

A proposed affordable housing project in Cape Elizabeth is off the table after a group of residents gathered enough signatures to force a vote on it.

3-year-old found asleep in stolen vehicle, police say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Police are investigating a stolen sport utility vehicle that was recovered with a sleeping child inside.

Maine lawmaker resigns after wife’s COVID-19 death

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A state lawmaker who flouted mask requirements in the Maine State House and fought against pandemic restrictions has resigned from his seat because of his wife’s death from COVID-19.

Well-traveled roadrunner is back home after visit to Maine

FREEDOM, Maine (AP) A roadrunner that traveled undetected from Nevada to Maine in a moving van is back in its home state.

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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.