Station: WCLZ
Sustainability group pulls lobster certification over whales
An international nonprofit organization that sets sustainability standards for commercial fishing management has suspended a certification it awarded Maine’s lobster industry over concerns about harm to whales.
Rash of catalytic converter thefts under investigation in New Sharon
Police in Franklin County are investigating a series of catalytic converter thefts.
Portland Starbucks closing down after workers unionize
A Starbucks location in Portland is closing less than a month after workers there voted to unionize.
Former Maine SOS to take over auditor position
Maine’s former Secretary of State will serve as state auditor.
Study finds Maine among states with highest lung cancer rates
The American Lung Association’s annual report was released on Tuesday.
Standard offer rate for average Versant Power customers to increase by 41 percent
Maine utility regulators and Versant Power have agreed to set a new standard offer rate for electricity customers.
Maine State Police, FBI investigate active shooter hoaxes at 10 school districts
Maine State Police and the FBI are investigating false reports of active shooters at 10 Maine districts on Tuesday.
Police on lookout for suspect considered armed and dangerous
Police continue to search for a man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous.
