NOAA Considering Letting Fishermen Take Endangered Skate

Federal fishing managers are considering allowing commercial fishermen to take a species of endangered skate that is currently prohibited.

Former LePage Aide Reimburses State for Trump Hotel Stay

A former adviser to Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage is reimbursing the state $925.16 for spending two nights at the Trump International Hotel in Washington last year.

Hollis Man With Violent Criminal History Turns Himself in to Police

A 27-year-old who was wanted by police has turned himself in.

Mayor Who Tweeted “Eat it, Hogg” Faces Recall on June 12

Voters in a Maine city will decide next month whether to keep their mayor in office in the wake of the Republican’s use of Twitter to mock a school shooting survivor.

Elation Over Son’s Recovery, Devastation Over Other’s Loss

The parents of a 10-year-old boy are elated that he’s recovering from a near-drowning and anguished that his 5-year-old brother remains missing.

Maine Medical Examiner Office Commended by National Group

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Officials have cited Maine’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as one of the best in the country

Court Upholds Disqualifying GOP Man from US Senate Race

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A would-be Republican candidate is disqualified from running for U.S. Senate in Maine over evidence of invalid signatures on his ballot petition

Changes to US Eel Fishery Up for Hearings on East Coast

BREWER, Maine (AP)   Interstate fishing managers are considering a host of changes to the way they regulate commercial eel harvesting, and public hearings about the subject are getting started in New York

Changes to Northern Maine Recreation Land Up for Debate

ASHLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine officials are working on a new plan for the management of public lands in the far northern part of the state

Maine Senators Differ Over Trump Withdrawal of Iran Deal

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators differ over President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal