Judge Lets EPA Rework Standards for Rivers Fished by Tribes

A Maine tribal nation is fighting a federal judge’s move to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to rework former President Obama’s administration’s higher water quality standards for rivers fished by tribes.

New Owners Have Big Plans for Desert of Maine

The new owners of a desert attraction located on the coast of Maine say they are planning big changes.

Police: Fatal Crash Kills 80-Year-Old Counselor

A Maine county sheriff’s department says an 80-year-old substance abuse counselor who worked closely with the department was killed in a crash.

Fishing Quotas for Cod, Haddock to Get a Boost Next Year

Commercial fishermen will be able to catch a little bit more cod and haddock off New England next year.

Riders React When School Bus Driver Collapses

ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) — Police say two elementary school students came to the rescue after their bus driver collapsed behind the wheel in New Hampshire.

Where Is Maine’s Best Drinking Water?

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) — A panel of judges says the best tasting water in the state of Maine can be found at its northern edge.

Whales Have Worse Than Average Year For Entanglement In Gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal officials say last year was slightly worse than average for the entanglement of large whales, which is a major threat to the animals’ populations.

New England Shellfish Harvest OK’d, With More Monitoring

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A regulatory board is allowing shellfish harvesting in a key management area off of New England, though more monitoring of the fishery will now apply.

Child Welfare Official Oversaw Unemployment System Roll-Out

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The state employee who led the scrutinized launch of a new unemployment system is Maine’s new top child welfare official

Laborious Recount Starts in Ranked-Balloting Race

A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting has begun.