Right whale population sinks to less than 370

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The population of an endangered species of whale that has been the focus of conservation efforts for decades has dipped to less than 370.

Bigelow Laboratory developing test to find toxins in mussels

EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine (AP) A Maine lab is set to receive about $900,000 in federal funding to research a new method of detecting potentially harmful toxins in mussels.

Questlove’s quest: To find woman who bought him a turntable

Ahmir Thompson, founder of The Roots and drummer for the “Tonight Show” band, wants to find the kind stranger who bought him a turntable and several records at the tender age of 5.

Study: Lobster population healthy off Maine, poor in south

An interstate regulatory group says the American lobster population is in decent shape off of Maine and Canada, but continues to decline in southern New England.

Police in Portland investigating two incidents in city’s West End

Portland police are investigating two incidents that happened in the West End on Sunday night that they believe are connected.

DOJ boosts Maine efforts to tackle addiction crisis

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Public agencies in Maine have received more than $1 million in federal money to help fight the state’s addiction crisis.

Shooting death in Old Town ruled a homicide

OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) Maine State Police detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man in Old Town and have interviewed the shooter.

Coin from the 1700’s unearthed in Maine

The copper penny, dated 1798, comes from the first decade of American-minted money in North America.

Colby College unveils new athletic facility

The new Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center will include an Olympic-sized pool, a year-round ice arena and three regulation-length basketball and volleyball courts.

Man found dead after Old Town shooting

One man was found dead in a residence in Old Town after an apparent shooting Saturday afternoon.