The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the move will raise money for conservation programs.
2017
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Moore targets female accusers as his critics decry intimidation
Moore ignores mounting calls from Washington Republicans that he quit the Alabama Senate race.
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Posted inNew England, News
Student who threatened to kill 16 people kicked out of diversion program
The 19-year-old’s threats led to 3 lockdowns and the cancellation of classes.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Kushner accused of withholding information from Senate panel in Russia probe
The leading members of the Senate Judiciary Committee want the president’s son-in-law to turn over ‘several documents that are known to exist,’ including messages concerning WikiLeaks.
Posted inMaine
Augusta council OKs giving Colonial Theatre $30,000, rejects faster release of more money
Mayor David Rollins cast a tie-breaking vote to authorize the $30,000 payment.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Harbor board resets pilot rates – and the pilots are fuming
Opponents say the lower minimum fee for piloting ships into the harbor was enacted improperly.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Led by sophomore core, UMF men’s basketball looks to make noise
After impressive freshman seasons, second-year players eager to continue Beavers’ rise.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Project to bring Canadian hydropower to New England gets federal approval
The Northern Pass project calls for a 192-mile line to bring Canadian energy to 1.1 million homes in southern New England.
Posted inNation & World, News, Science
At 330 degrees below, Pluto far colder than scientists predicted
The dwarf planet makes the coldest spot on Earth seem downright balmy.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Science
UMaine student discovers new species of wasp in Harpswell – and it doesn’t sting
Hillary Morin Peterson of Brunswick, now a grad student in Pennsylvania, named the insect in honor of her home state.