New England Herring Fishing to Be Limited in September

Interstate fishing regulators say the quota is almost tapped out in one of the most productive herring fishing areas of the Northeast, and they’re shutting the fishery down for the rest of the month.

Emu Escape Artist Heads to New Home

A Maine emu escape artist named Ralphie, also known as “The Bird,” is heading to a new home in Georgia.

LifeFlight Summoned During LePage Health Scare

Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s recent health troubles alarmed doctors enough that they summoned a LifeFlight helicopter to transport him to a Bangor hospital.

Student’s Death Prompts Changes to Field Trip Policy

Officials in a Maine school district are looking to change their field trip policy following the drowning of a student.

Destructive Forest Pest in Southern Maine in ‘Alarming’ Find

Entomologists in Maine are confirming the presence of a destructive, invasive forest pest in the southern part of the state.

Governor Uses Last Veto to Chastise Secretary of State

Maine’s Republican governor is using his likely last veto message to chastise the Democratic secretary of state over an election funding bill.

LePage Won’t Apologize to Lawmaker Until He Gets Apology

Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he’ll apologize for calling a GOP senator the “most repugnant human being” once LePage himself gets an apology.

Maine Gets $431k for 9 Rural Energy Efficiency Projects

Maine’s two United States senators say nine rural businesses in the state will receive almost $432,000 for energy efficiency projects.

Officials Restore, Relocate Monument to Fallen State Trooper

The monument to a Maine state trooper who was killed while involved in a car chase in 1980 has been restored and relocated to a more prominent position.

Flies To Be Released To Control Invasive, Destructive Moths

BATH, Maine (AP) — Maine forestry officials are going to release parasitic flies as a preemptive strike against the winter moths that plague some of the state’s forests.