The agreement covers an area about twice the size of Texas in the Ross Sea. Commercial fishing across about three-quarters of that area will be banned.
2016
Posted inOp-Eds
Column: For a moral economy, raise Maine’s minimum wage
In too many instances, hard-working Mainers just can’t get ahead.
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Posted inEditorials
Our Opinion: Maine roadways should be safe for everyone
The Complete Streets program should be funded and implemented.
Posted inAuto, New Cars
Audi’s best-selling sedan gets a subtle, significant redesign
The Audi A4 is one of the most fashionable four-door sedans available.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Stung by bad trade, seller still sticks to his guns against Question 3
A Rumford man’s rationale for rejecting federal background checks in private gun sales contradicts his experience.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Groups’ plan to buy idle Saddleback ski area spurs hope – and doubt
Ski industry experts are hopeful that a sale will save Saddleback, but some business owners in the Rangeley area say they have to know more before they can decide whether to donate to the initiative.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Out-of-network costs to soar for members of Maine health insurance co-op
Deductibles will rise as much as 472 percent next year as Community Health Options pressures members to use cheaper in-network services.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Maine’s Penobscots tell Cleveland: Win the Series, great, but lose the logo
The tribe whose gifted ballplayer led to the Indians’ name wants the team to retire the ‘demeaning’ image of ‘Chief Wahoo.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican Paul Chace faces re-election challenge from Democrat Sarah Hall in House District 46
Chace is running for a second term against Hall, a Durham selectwoman.