The only bright spot for Atlantic salmon in the region is Maine’s Penobscot River, where hundreds of fish returned last year.
2012
LePage letters blast Pingree in dispute over Medicaid
It is “astounding that you would actively advocate for the federal government to overrule Maine decisions,” LePage writes to Pingree.
Vast wealth didn’t shield U.S. billionaire from drugs
Her husband has been arrested in connection to suspected drug crimes and police want to question him about the circumstances of his wife’s death.
Democrats block Senate vote on Obama tax plan
Without action by lawmakers, wide-ranging tax cuts enacted a decade ago under President George W. Bush will expire on New Year’s Day.
Romney faces NAACP, booed for hitting ‘Obamacare’
In an effort to win more black votes, Romney told the crowd he was the best president for African-Americans.
Portland company lands $5 million in new funding
CashStar, which specializes in digital gift cards, plans to use the latest round of venture capital to expand internationally and add employees.
Ohio freight train derails, causing fiery blast
More than 90,000 gallons of ethanol burned in the crash, which rattled the capital city of Columbus and sent flames shooting into the area.
Police: One-third of Ayla Reynolds tips from psychics
Police say tips from psychics are not ignored even though they are treated differently from tips from people with specific information.
Infamous art thief accused in armed robbery
Myles Connor Jr., a convicted art thief, is accused to robbing two women outside a Rhode Island convenience store.