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Maine airports respond to FAA stoppage

BANGOR, ME (WABI) - A nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration was lifted at around 8:30 p.m. Eastern time tonight. The FAA initially issued the ground stop citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”. Cause not immediately clear. The cause was not immediately clear, although...

Bangor, ME · 1d

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New England Cleanup Removes 1,000 Tons of Ghost Fishing Gear

A recently completed three-year initiative has successfully removed more than 2 million pounds of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear from New England waters and shorelines, establishing a replicable blueprint for marine conservation. According to a Center for Coastal Studies press release, the New England Regional Fishing Gear Extraction & Response Coalition recovered 2,084,512 pounds of marine debris between July 2023 and June 2026.

Maine · 2d

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Maine data center developers amend permit application

JAY, Maine (WMTW) - The Androscoggin Mill was once the largest paper mill in Maine, and soon it will be a data center. Earlier this week, the developers at the mill amended its permit application. The notice updating the use of the mill to be for computer equipment, not paper...

Jay, ME · 2d

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Heat shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Maine and Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania and Illinois for households that qualify, running into March or April

Winter shutoff protections begin Sunday, Nov. 15, in New Jersey and Maine, and Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania and Illinois. In each state, rules bar utilities from cutting off service for unpaid bills during the coldest months. New Jersey’s runs through March 15, Pennsylvania’s and Illinois’s through March 31 and Maine’s through April 15. The rules […]

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Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban

Portland, Maine’s City Council is looking into a ban on cruise ship “scrubbers” while the vessels are in port. The resolution, which will be considered on Monday, would make the popular New England cruise stop the first port in the state to restrict exhaust gas cleaning systems (better known as scrubbers) on visiting cruise ships. […] The post Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban appeared first on Cruise Fever . You can sign up for our free cruise newsletter and get the latest cruise news sent straight to your inbox.

Portland, ME · 2d

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Heating oil prices dip under $6 in Maine

MAINE (WABI) - The average cost of heating oil has dropped. As of Monday, Nov. 9, heating oil prices sit around $5.84, down 17 cents from last week, according to the Maine Department of Energy Resources. Prices had been hovering around the $6 dollar for weeks. Two weeks ago, the...

Maine · 1d

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Paul LePage wins Maine’s 2nd District after ranked-choice count

His win flips the seat U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a centrist Democrat, has held since 2019.

Maine · 2d

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Victoria Rowell returns to Maine to direct holiday thriller

A familiar face from "The Young and the Restless" and "Diagnosis: Murder" is returning to her home state of Maine for a new film project. Actress and filmmaker Victoria Rowell is set to direct "Merry Murder," a Christmas-themed psychological thriller that begins filming Nov. 16 in Portland. The film follows...

Maine · 1d

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Maine Volleyball Player Lotus Porter Signs with Pliable Marketing

SACO, Maine – Pliable Marketing, a Maine-based marketing company and name, image and likeness (NIL) agency, announced today that Thornton Academy volleyball player Lotus Porter has signed with the agency for NIL representation and athlete branding services. “I am excited to sign with Pliable because the agency has a...

Saco, ME · 2d

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Sure, you could eat a decorative gourd. But don’t.

Though ornamental, decorative gourds are often labeled as “inedible,” the majority of them are not toxic to humans.

Maine · 21h

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Maine awarded second round of rural health care funds

The federal government awarded Maine a second round of funds to improve the rural health landscape. Maine will receive $190.4 million from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The funding comes nearly a year after a similar award in December 2025. Maine will use the money to expand...

Maine · 1d

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Mann Law builds on growth, welcomes five new team members

Maine’s female-led personal injury firm adds an associate attorney and expands its client support and operations teams PORTLAND — Mann Law, an award-winning, female-led personal injury law firm serving clients across Maine, has welcomed five new team members, strengthening its legal team, daily operations and support for people navigating life after an injury. The additions […]

Portland, ME · 13h

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Maine home sales, median price fall in October

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine Realtors reported fewer sales and lower prices in October, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. About 1,500 sales of single-family existing homes were reported by Maine Listing. Sales dipped 6.58% when comparing October 2026 to October 2025. The median sales price decreased 5.63% to...

Maine · 1d

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Governor Janet Mills issues Veterans Day statement

STATEWIDE -- Governor Janet Mills issued a statement in honor of Veterans Day. It says in part “We express our deepest gratitude to those who fought for democracy and human rights across the world; those who protected the right to fair, free elections so that every vote and every ballot box counts. We honor those who fought and celebrated victories in the streets so that we might walk all our roads in freedom. To every veteran and every veteran’s family, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We will never forget it.”

Maine · 3d

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Celebration of Somali culture and heritage: Ifrah F. Ahmed shares SOOMAALIYA in Maine

On October 2, Portland welcomed chef, writer, and artist Ifrah F. Ahmed for a vibrant evening centered on Somali cuisine, storytelling, and community. Hosted by Coffee By Design in partnership with the Community Organizing Alliance as part of the Midnimo: Unity celebration, the event marked the release of Ahmed’s debut cookbook, SOOMAALIYA.

Portland, ME · 1d

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FTC sues Maine-based veterinary supplies company over acquisition

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Federal Trade Commission is suing a Maine-based veterinary supplies company, seeking to block a proposed multi-billion-dollar acquisition of one of its competitors. Regulators filed suit Friday against Covetrus, whose headquarters are in Portland. The company had proposed buying its closest competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply, for $3.5...

Portland, ME · 23h

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Early retirees buying their own health insurance must pick a plan by Dec. 15 in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, or by Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for Jan. 1 coverage

People who retire early and buy their own health insurance have until Dec. 15 to pick a plan in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, and until Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. A plan chosen after those dates starts Feb. 1. Open enrollment stays open past the January start in all […] The post Early retirees buying their own health insurance must pick a plan by Dec. 15 in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, or by Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for Jan. 1 coverage appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 2d

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UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Farmington, ME · 2d

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Housing prices, mortgage rates cause Maine's real estate market to slow down

PORTLAND (WGME) -- High housing prices and mortgage rates are causing Maine’s real estate market to slow, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. They say the number of homes available continues to rise, but people can't afford to buy them. Last month, there were 6,500 homes available on...

Maine · 23h