Eels Break Records in Maine, Where They Sell for Big Money

America’s only significant state fishery for baby eels has blown past records for value as high demand from overseas aquaculture companies is driving prices to new heights.

Maine Wants to Return Salmon, Herring to Historic Habitat

A Maine state project aims to bring salmon and river herring back to a tributary of one of the state’s major rivers.

Maine OKs New Regional Centers Serving School Districts

Maine says new regional service centers will provide another way for school districts to share programs and services for students.

Maine Democrats target GOP Gov. LePage at party convention

Some of the Democrats seeking the opportunity to replace Maine’s bombastic Republican governor couldn’t resist teeing off on him at the Maine Democratic Party convention.

Missing Man’s Body Found in Woods

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office believes a body found in the woods of West Bath is that of 70 year-old Edward Barrett.

Firefighters Fix Leaking Railcar in South Portland

A gas leak in South Portland has put one train car out of commission.

Ferry Rates Skyrocket in Isleboro

The Maine Department of Transportation has denied Isleboro’s request to delay a ferry rate increase.

Maine Lobsterman Found Dead in the Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard says a lobsterman has died while fishing near Marshall Island in Jericho Bay off Stonington.

Maine turkey hunt enters final 2 weeks of spring

Maine’s annual spring turkey hunt is entering its final two weeks of the year.

Maine Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Following Texas Massacre

Governor LePage has ordered all American and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff, following the school shooting in Texas Friday morning.