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December 22, 2022

Maine panel unanimously approves $474 million heating assistance package

A panel in Maine unanimously approved a $474 million heating assistance package. Republicans in the state have been pushing for the package.

December 22, 2022

2 lawsuits allege sexual abuse by a clergy member, nun in Maine

Two lawsuits have been filed against a deceased clergy member and a deceased nun who allegedly sexually abused children in Maine. Both of the accused died decades ago.

December 21, 2022

ME officials using federal spending bill to delay protections for whales in order to protect lobster industry

Officials in Maine will use the federal spending bill to delay the new protections for whales that are endangered. The protections would have negatively affected the lobster industry.

December 18, 2022

Maine TSA finds hatchet, homemade gun in passenger's carry-on bag

TSA officers at Portland International Jetport last week detected a hatchet and a homemade gun in the bag of a passenger attempting to board a plane.

December 17, 2022

Winter storm blasts New England, New York, leaving thousands without power in freezing temperatures

Utility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.

December 16, 2022

36 fish passage projects slated by federal government, including 4 in New England

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommended an increase in funding for fish passage projects across the country. Four projects were slated in states in New England.

December 16, 2022

Angry residents push back against atheist group's call for town to move nativity scene

A Maine town removed a Nativity scene that was on display for decades after an atheist complained the display was "exclusive" to non-Christians.

December 15, 2022

Maine man facing charges after taking joyride on an airport tarmac, crashing through gate

A man is facing charges after taking a joyride on an airport tarmac and crashing through a gate. The man was involved in a fender bender before heading onto the airfield.

December 15, 2022

SociaI media thief 'digitally kidnapped' her kids, mommy blogger says — now she's done showing their faces

A mother from Portland, Maine, said her family was "digitally kidnapped" after she found a fake social media account of her family — but with different identities.

December 15, 2022

Maine mom raises the alarm after her baby daughter nearly dies from swallowing a water bead

A Maine mom is speaking out after her infant daughter nearly died when she accidentally swallowed a water bead, a toy marketed for sensory play. Others sound the alarm as well.