NOAA Says New Protections Will Help Young Cod Grow

The federal government is touting new protections for young cod as a way to help rebuild the population of the fish.

Ice Carousel? Yes, that’s a Thing, and it’s Taking Shape

SINCLAIR, Maine (AP)   Folks in Maine’s St. John Valley are going for a world record for the largest ice carousel

Peace Be with You, but Use Sanitizer: Handshake Back at Mass

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it’s OK to shake hands at Mass again, though churchgoers should still be mindful of the presence of influenza

Portland Police Loosen Hiring Policies for New Recruits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Police in Portland, Maine will now consider new recruits who are non-citizens and who have recently used marijuana

Maine Gov. LePage Wants to Boost Pay for the Next Governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to boost the salary for the next governor

Tensions Flaring in Maine Over Trump Lumber Tariff

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on softwood lumber from Canada is unclear in Maine, where sawmills and logging businesses on both sides of the border are intertwined

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accident Involving Deputy’s Vehicle

MEDWAY, Maine (WGAN)  An accident involving a Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation

Portland Police Investigating Armed Gas Station Robbery

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station on Tuesday night

Bill Loosening Rules on Guns in Cars at School Rejected

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A bill that would have loosened restrictions on parents having guns in their cars on school grounds has been unanimously rejected by the Maine House of Representatives

Petition Forces Maine City to Reconsider Airbnb Rules

A petition to roll back regulations restricting short-term rentals through services like Airbnb has forced a Maine city to reconsider the rules.