Committee puts off decision on $30M fund for lobster fishers

A Maine legislative committee on Tuesday put off its vote on a plan to create a $30 million fund to help fishermen cope with new fishing rules meant to protect whales.

Maine man whose house was blown up during standoff settles suit against state for $400,000

A Dixmont man has agreed to settle a lawsuit he filed against the state for $400,000 after police shot him and blew up his home with a robot bomb.

Portland City Council votes to lift indoor mask mandate

Maine’s largest city is lifting its indoor mask requirement.

Don’t got Moxie? Maine’s beloved soda in short supply

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Depending on whom you ask, Maine is in the midst of either a tragedy or a blessing – that’s right, there’s a shortage of Moxie.

Fishermen sue to end industry-funded monitoring program

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of fishing companies in New England is bringing its bid to try to end industry-funded monitoring programs to federal appeals court.

Productive Maine scalloping grounds might close for year

DENNYSVILLE, Maine (AP) Maine ocean regulators might close the state’s most productive scallop fishing grounds for the year.

Maine’s largest city to ban flavored tobacco products

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city is banning the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Juvenile accused of setting fire to shed in Windham

A 15-year-old has been charged with arson as part of an investigation into a fire in Windham.

Maine governor announces child welfare reform proposals

Gov. Janet Mills wants to strengthen the office of child welfare ombudsman, hire more child welfare workers to fill critical gaps and expand family support following a jump in child deaths.

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.