© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsMaine’s representatives in the U.S. House split their vote on a landmark police reform bill on Wednesday.The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act aims to increase police accountability and address systemic racism in law enforcement across the country. The bill would ban the use of choke holds and no-knock warrants.U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine’s 1st District voted to pass the measure. In a statement released last night, she said, “we cannot overlook egregious cases of police misconduct and our country’s long history of...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsMaine’s representatives in the U.S. House split their vote on a landmark police reform bill on Wednesday.The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act aims to increase police accountability and address systemic racism in law enforcement across the country. The bill would ban the use of choke holds and no-knock warrants.U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine’s 1st District voted to pass the measure. In a statement released last night, she said, “we cannot overlook egregious cases of police misconduct and our country’s long history of...WW…

© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsMore than 30,000 electric customers are without power on Tuesday amid high winds and single-digit temperatures.The overnight and ongoing gusts have resulted in fallen tree limbs and downed lines, causing the outages.CMP Spokesperson Catharine Hartnett says the continued wind will pose a challenge for crews in the field.“They often have to go up in bucket trucks to make those repairs. And when the wind is really high it is very unsafe to be up there. So we really need to gauge what the wind is looking like for safety...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsMore than 30,000 electric customers are without power on Tuesday amid high winds and single-digit temperatures.The overnight and ongoing gusts have resulted in fallen tree limbs and downed lines, causing the outages.CMP Spokesperson Catharine Hartnett says the continued wind will pose a challenge for crews in the field.“They often have to go up in bucket trucks to make those repairs. And when the wind is really high it is very unsafe to be up there. So we really need to gauge what the wind is looking like for safety...WW…

© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsRough weather is in the forecast the next couple of days — with a fair amount of snow and some sleet.“A pretty classic nor’easter coming through Maine. Just be ready for severe traffic impacts starting tonight and lasting through tomorrow.” says meteorologist Maura Casey with the National Weather Service in Gray.Casey says the snow will likely come through later Monday, starting in the southeast and then moving west and north.“We might get a little bit of light snow during afternoon and early evening but the wall of snow is...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsRough weather is in the forecast the next couple of days — with a fair amount of snow and some sleet.“A pretty classic nor’easter coming through Maine. Just be ready for severe traffic impacts starting tonight and lasting through tomorrow.” says meteorologist Maura Casey with the National Weather Service in Gray.Casey says the snow will likely come through later Monday, starting in the southeast and then moving west and north.“We might get a little bit of light snow during afternoon and early evening but the wall of snow is...WW…

© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThe Coast Guard says a radio mayday that went out from the Spruce Head area Thursday morning is probably a hoax.After searching a 62-square-mile area from the air and the water for nearly six hours, the agency says it found no evidence that any boat had gone down.crews have suspended the search pending further information due to a probable hoax.There are no indications of distress or missing persons in the area.— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast)In the distress call, a man reports that an unnamed 42-foot boat with three men...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThe Coast Guard says a radio mayday that went out from the Spruce Head area Thursday morning is probably a hoax.After searching a 62-square-mile area from the air and the water for nearly six hours, the agency says it found no evidence that any boat had gone down.crews have suspended the search pending further information due to a probable hoax.There are no indications of distress or missing persons in the area.— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast)In the distress call, a man reports that an unnamed 42-foot boat with three men...WW…

© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsStarting this week, people receiving unemployment benefits may get more money as the state adjusts payments to reflect previous incomes.For months, contractors and self-employed Mainers were restricted to receiving an $172-per-week minimum. The Department of Labor it intends to correct payments to better reflect prior incomes starting this week.“This increase will provide some financial relief for those who have been waiting for their full benefit amount,” Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman said in the statement.The state saw...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsStarting this week, people receiving unemployment benefits may get more money as the state adjusts payments to reflect previous incomes.For months, contractors and self-employed Mainers were restricted to receiving an $172-per-week minimum. The Department of Labor it intends to correct payments to better reflect prior incomes starting this week.“This increase will provide some financial relief for those who have been waiting for their full benefit amount,” Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman said in the statement.The state saw...WW…

© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThere are several campaigns underway in Maine to increase the use of masks during the pandemic. One — called “Mask Up for ME” — is spearheaded by the Community Health Leadership Board in Bangor.Dr. James Jarvis of Northern Light Health compares wearing a mask and social distancing to other public health practices that Mainers have learned to embrace.“Social distancing is like wearing a seatbelt in your car and is the primary way to prevent you from having an injury during a car accident,” says Jarvis. “Face coverings are...…© 2022 Maine PublicPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsThere are several campaigns underway in Maine to increase the use of masks during the pandemic. One — called “Mask Up for ME” — is spearheaded by the Community Health Leadership Board in Bangor.Dr. James Jarvis of Northern Light Health compares wearing a mask and social distancing to other public health practices that Mainers have learned to embrace.“Social distancing is like wearing a seatbelt in your car and is the primary way to prevent you from having an injury during a car accident,” says Jarvis. “Face coverings are...WW…