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PublishedOctober 23, 2023
Right whale population levels off after steep decline, but threats remain
A new estimate of the number of surviving North Atlantic right whales indicates that the population has hovered around 350 animals for 3 years.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2023
A warming Gulf Stream is edging ever closer to shore
The shifting current may cause breakaway areas of warm water that raise temperatures in the Gulf of Maine for months at a time, a study finds.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Brunswick Fire Department staffing shortage ‘a constant battle’
Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department's 41 firefighting positions are vacant.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Public power question sharpens voters’ concerns about what’s at stake
A proposal to take over the state's two investor-owned utilities raises worries about reliability, politics, workers' rights, lawsuits and costs. Some are still in the dark.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
‘In Maine Love is louder’ rally planned at Augusta park in response to recent hate, neo-Nazi incidents
The 'In Maine Love is Louder' rally, organized by the recently formed Greater Augusta Unity Committee, is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Mill Park in Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2023
Maine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers
Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine's Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help, but many say navigating that and the federal options, while still getting notices from loan servicers, is often confusing.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
$30 million grant to bolster CMP grid a down payment on big projects
The money will be spent installing new devices that allow power to be restored more quickly and often remotely. The limited number of new devices already in service restored power to 74,000 customers in less than five minutes, said CMP.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student
A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
Feds identify Gulf of Maine area for offshore wind
The 3.5 million-acre area excludes lobster fishing grounds and all right whale restricted areas.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress
Maine's senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.
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