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Lawsuit: Lewiston crematorium didn’t have capacity for bodies

A Maine crematorium kept taking bodies it couldn’t care for because the owner needed the money, according to a lawsuit.

Indiana man charged in stabbing at Maine motel

Police say an Indiana man is accused of stabbing someone at a motel in Maine.

Maine doctor suspended over COVID-19 misinformation, exemptions

A regulatory board in Maine has temporarily suspended the license of a physician because of claims he inappropriately signed COVID-19 exemption letters.

Maine saw overall decrease in crime in 2020, new report shows

Maine’s Department of Public Safety says crime in the state fell again in 2020 for the ninth consecutive year.

Crash involving school bus causes damage to Naples convenience store

There were no reports of injuries after a school bus collided with another vehicle in Naples and forced it against the wall of a convenience store.

Loon counters find more adults but loss of chicks in Maine

Maine’s population of loons appears to be continuing to grow, but bird counters in the state said they also noticed a steep drop in the number of loon chicks.

Maine salmon advocacy group gets grant to improve hatchery

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP) A salmon advocacy group in rural Maine is getting help from the federal government to make improvements to a fish hatchery and office building.

USDA to help Maine meat processor rebuild after plant fire

KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) The federal government is providing a small meat processor in Maine with $200,000 to help rebuild from a devastating fire last year.

Gas prices up again in Maine despite nationwide trend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices rose in parts of northern New England in the last week.

More Maine firefighters to get bulletproof vests

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Caribou Fire and Ambulance is the latest in the state to equip ambulance workers with bulletproof vests.

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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.