If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE Plenty of blue sharks along with a few makos and threshers are available on most of the inshore and offshore humps. The […]
September 2017
Katahdin Woods and Waters leader turns attention to Portland’s parks and open spaces
Lucas St. Clair, who led his family’s effort to create the national monument, says the foundation he presides over will provide startup funds for a parks conservancy in Maine’s largest city.
LePage offers $50,000 match for hurricane relief donations
The governor makes his appeal as Red Cross Maine sends its last emergency response vehicle to Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Irma buys former Maine developer an extra week before prison
Michael Liberty, sentenced to four months for campaign finance law violations, was to have reported to prison on Friday.
Postal Service wants a big bump in stamp pricing
If Congress allows them the authority, the mail carrier would raise the price to nearly 60 cents.
Portland adopts incentives to help affordable housing projects compete for state funding
The changes are aimed at encouraging more affordable developments on the peninsula and along certain traffic corridors such as Forest Avenue.
Developers preparing permitting application for massive Fairfield solar project
The proposed $30 million project that will keep the lights on in some 7,000 homes is expected to go on line in 2019.
PODCAST: The Gridiron Gurus, Week 2
Staff writers Travis Lazarczyk and Drew Bonifant are joined by Madison head coach Scott Franzose to talk about his team’s game this weekend and discuss some of the fallout from Week 1 around the state.
Gardiner councilor announces he will not run again after serving for three decades
Philip Hart, who represents District 4, will finish his term at the end of the year.
Somerset County commissioners issue resolution opposing new wind turbines
Unanimous vote Wednesday comes before CMP meeting in Bingham Thursday on proposed power transmission corridor through the state.