Smelt fry canceled for a second year in Washington County

The coronavirus pandemic has once again canceled a tiny Maine town’s annual celebration of a small fish and the arrival of spring.

Maine opens up pre-registration website for vaccinations

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a website designed to help residents register for a coronavirus vaccine.

Maine to increase moose hunting to cut down winter ticks

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife authorities are considering increasing the number of moose hunting permits offered by the state in an attempt to curb the infestation of winter ticks.

Maine lobster harvest better than expected in pandemic year

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s lobster catch dipped slightly last year as fishermen dealt with the coronavirus pandemic, but the final totals were better than some feared.

Maine bill would allow Viking-style funeral pyres

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is considering a proposal to create a new option for sending off the dead, a flaming funeral pyre.

Police searching for Maine man wanted for violent crimes

Police in Knox County are searching for a wanted man who they believe is armed.

Maine Legislature to try tackling lack of affordable housing

Maine is considering establishing a commission to take a look at barriers to creating affordable housing in the state.

Cod fishing season to reopen in Gulf of Maine

Federal fishing regulators are reopening the recreational fishery for cod in the Gulf of Maine for two weeks while they consider the future of the industry.

Maine man suffers burns over 80% of body while burning trash

Officials say an 85-year-old Maine man suffered burns over 80% of his body when he accidentally set himself on fire.

Mild flu season in Maine may be result of pandemic precautions

Maine health officials say all of the precautions aimed at protecting people from the coronavirus may be contributing to a mild flu season.