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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 9h
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Bangor Daily News

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Letter: Maine should not object to permitting reform bill

"The bill further ensures that data centers pay for the grid upgrades they require, rather than passing those costs to Maine families."

Maine · 1d

Country Herald

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Maine Snow Nov. 12-13: Wet Snow, Up to 0.5 Inch Downeast

Bangor, ME – Parts of Downeast Maine could see a brief round of wet snow beginning Thursday night, Nov. 12, as a coastal low-pressure system brings a mixture of rain and snow into the region. Forecasters expect light accumulations of up to half an inch before precipitation transitions back to rain Friday morning, Nov.

Maine · 1d

lcnme.com

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Team Reviewing MaineHealth Labor and Delivery Decision Introduced at Forum

The team tasked with evaluating MaineHealth’s decision to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta introduced themselves and laid out the framework of their review at an online forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In a Monday, Oct. 26 press release, MaineHealth Vice President of Communications...

Damariscotta, ME · 18h
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Country Herald

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Augusta, ME Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Possible Nov. 13

Augusta, ME – Residents across parts of Maine and New Hampshire could see rain transition to snow overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, into Friday, Nov. 13, as colder air moves across the region, bringing the possibility of light accumulations and slippery conditions.

Augusta, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

pgjonline.com

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296-mile PNGTS gas pipeline: Blackstone Infrastructure to buy New England line from GIP, Morgan Stanley

(P&GJ) — Funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure have agreed to acquire the 296-mile Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS), a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-regulated pipeline serving northern New England and Atlantic Canada, Blackstone said Nov. 10. The sellers are funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners, part of BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

New Hampshire · 1d

bowdoinorient.com

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BCMA hosts Dunlap Broadside copy of Declaration of Independence with Maine Historical Society

On October 30 and 31, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) displayed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the rotunda for the Bowdoin and Brunswick communities. This specific copy of the document has been on tour in 16 different locations throughout the state with the Maine Historical Society (MHS) since July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Brunswick, ME · 18h

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J. Edward Knight to Acquire Agency’s Property and Casualty Business

J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business of Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will take effect on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and...

Maine · 1d

mainepublic.org

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Maine awarded more than $190 million for rural health care in second year of federal grant program

The federal government is awarding Maine more than $190 million to support rural health care. The state is receiving roughly $350,000 more than it was awarded in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. According to Gov. Janet Mills' office, the state will use the funding to build...

Maine · 1d

hoodline.com

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Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Catch Cap Hits Record Low, But Foundation Says Coast Still Not Safe

Fisheries regulators voted Wednesday to slash the Chesapeake Bay's menhaden catch cap to the lowest level on record, cutting the Bay limit by about one-third over the next two years while also trimming the coastwide catch allowed from Maine to Florida. The move drew a mixed reaction from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which called the Bay-specific cuts a win but said the broader coastwide limits still don't do enough to protect the small, oily fish that anchors the region's food web.

Chesapeake Bay, VA · 7h

The Cool Down

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Percent of Vermont experiencing moderate drought jumps from 14% to 32% in one week

Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.

Vermont · 1d

weru.org

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Around Town 11/12/26: Local News, Culture and Events

ICE Officer Involved in Maine Shooting Expressed Hatred of Immigrants, by Katie Benner and Alexandra Berzon, New York Times, 11/11/2026, and a response from Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. About the host:. Amy Browne, WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager, is a 9th generation Mainer with roots in Hancock County and...

Portland, ME · 1d