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'It was all gone': Landslide forces Maine couple out of home
ARGYLE -- A Maine couple has been forced out of their home due to a landslide. Aaron and Elaine St. Louis live in Argyle on the bank of the Penobscot River in Penobscot County. The couple was cooking dinner when they saw a tree moving outside. They went out to...
EPA reaches agreement with railroad resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations
Maine (WABI) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with a railroad resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations after two train derailments in Maine. In October 2022 and April 2023, the Canadian Pacific trains derailed in Lagrange and Sandwich Academy Grant Township, which is just north of...
Maine public libraries face issues with pending swapping suspension
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The ability for libraries to swap books is being temporarily suspended throughout the state of Maine. Beginning July 1st, for at least six weeks, there will be a suspension on interlibrary loan requests due to a change in vendors within the state. Effects have already been felt with empty shelves as libraries have anticipated the suspension.
NSF grant helps give Maine STEM program a boost
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The National Science Foundation is granting $8 million for a four-year initiative led by the University of Maine. The Maine-SMART program is all about breaking down systemic barriers to innovation. It will support over 200 early career faculty and 2,500 undergraduates students. The Maine Innovation Economy...
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