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Maine lawmakers endorse proposal that would jumpstart offshore wind projects

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine. The legislation, which was endorsed by lawmakers Tuesday, calls for requests for ...

Vermont farmers are urged to document crop losses from flooding

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — Vermont state and federal officials on Monday urged farmers to document and report damage from the catastrophic flooding that hit the state two weeks ago and inundated crops in the rural mountainous state known for its scenic farmland. They toured Paul Mazza's ...

SUV driver, 83, crashes into assisted living facility, injures 2 residents

GROVELAND, Mass. (AP) — An 83-year-old man drove his SUV into a Massachusetts assisted living facility on Monday, injuring two residents, authorities said. The driver and an 84-year-old woman who lived in the Nichols Village retirement community were hospitalized after the morning crash, ...

‘Vermont Strong’ license plates to make a comeback after historic flooding

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A special "I am Vermont Strong" license plate that was issued to help raise money for recovery from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 will make a comeback following historic flooding in the state, Gov. Phil Scott said Friday. The plates were first issued in 2012 and sold ...

Red Cross supports new resource centers opening throughout Vermont

Volunteers delivering thousands of meals, snacks and relief items MONTPELIER, VT JULY 21, 2023 — As parts of Vermont begin the long process of recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, the Red Cross continues to provide service and support to areas still impacted. RED CROSS ...