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Maine governor, delegation want whale protections delayed

Maine’s governor and congressional delegation are calling on the federal government to push back new fishing rules designed to protect whales so fishermen can comply with them.

Airport doesn’t have to worry about 5G for time being

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) There has been concern about the impact of the rollout of 5G cellular networks on airports around the country, but the Portland International Jetport doesn’t have that worry yet.

Acadia National Park wants to rebuild Jordan Pond House

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Acadia National Park wants to tear down the famous Jordan Pond House restaurant, at a scenic spot where tea and popovers have been served since the late 1800s, and replace it for as much as $20 million because of structural problems.

Browntail moths so annoying they now have their own month

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s browntail moth nuisance has risen to the level that state forestry officials feel the pest deserves its own month.

Portland Jetport doesn’t have to worry about 5G – for now

Airlines have expressed concern that the 5G transmissions could cause inaccurate readings on airplanes’ altimeters, which operate on a frequency that’s close to the one used by 5G towers

Maine jobs program for opioid epidemic sufferers gets $2M

It will support the “Connecting with Opportunities Initiative,” which Maine officials say also provides skills development and job search help.

Maine might give towns money to stop rash-causing moth

The fund would help communities combat the browntail moth.

Plan for lobster fishing relief fund faces committee vote

The new federal rules are intended to protect rare North Atlantic right whales from entanglement in fishing gear.

City of Portland Declares Parking Ban for Saturday 2/5 into Sunday 2/6

If you are planning on parking in downtown Portland tonight be ready to move your car before 10pm or the city will move it for you – and it won’t be cheap