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.

Waters off New England Having 3rd Warmest Year on Record

A major body of water off New England is in the midst of its third-warmest year on record, resulting in consequences for vulnerable marine life.

Opponent Challenges Supermarket Project in Lawsuit

A company based in a low-income apartment building is attempting to halt a new supermarket development in Maine.

Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission Adds More Members

An assistant attorney general and a longtime member of Maine’s former alcohol enforcement bureau will join the state’s new commission on marijuana.

Maine Judge Gives State Until February To Expand Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine court says the state has until February to roll-out voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Judge Tosses Professor’s Suit Against Union Backing Liberals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a non-union Maine professor who objected to the faculty union sending dues money to support liberal causes

Laborious Recount Getting Underway in Ranked-Balloting Race

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting is about to get underway