Kelp, Climate, Ocean Acidity Projects Funded in Maine

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   The University of Maine says projects about seaweed, the acidity of Gulf of Maine waters and the way climate change is impacting fish will receive nearly $1 million in funding

Plan for Scallop Fishing Lottery Passes Key Hurdle

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A plan to create a fishing license lottery to get new people into the scallop fishery has passed a key hurdle in the Maine Legislature

Lawmakers Mull Making Prescription Drug Prices Transparent

Maine lawmakers are expected to consider a bill aimed at the high cost of prescription drugs.

Town Mulls Bathroom After Complaints About Beachgoers

The Maine town of Old Orchard Beach is considering adding additional public restrooms after getting complaints about people relieving themselves near the town beach and on private property.

Hermon Man and Son Die in Snowmobile Crash

A Maine man and his son have died in a snowmobile crash in Hermon.

Winter Hunting Seasons for Hare, Fox, Bobcat Coming to Close

Maine’s winter hunting seasons are ending for the year in the next two weeks.

Man Killed In Smithfield When Snowmobile Crashes Into Tree

Authorities in Maine say a 53-year-old man was killed when his snowmobile a struck a tree.

Panel mulls LePage bill to protect elderly from foreclosures

Lawmakers are set to consider Maine’s Republican governor’s bill aimed at protecting the elderly from tax lien foreclosures.

Bath Iron Works Awarded $14.9 Million Contract

Bath Iron Works has won a $14.9 million contract to create a conceptual design for the Navy’s next generation guided missile frigate.

2 ATV Riders Rescued After Falling Through Ice On Maine Lake

Officials say two all-terrain vehicle riders have been rescued after falling through the ice on a lake in Hancock County.