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Published
April 18, 2021

Lack of late-winter snow and dry spring raises concerns about another drought in New England

In Maine, the number of forest fires is ahead of last year, with 163 fires having destroyed 122 acres, said Jim Britt, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Published
April 12, 2021

Maine proposal promises jobs, education for veterans

Lawmakers are considering a proposal designed to make sure veterans in the state have access to more jobs and educational resources.
Published
April 11, 2021

Maine to increase amount of moose hunting permits this season to 3,480

Biologists: More moose hunting will reduce ticks, help herd.
Published
April 3, 2021

Cod fishing season to reopen in Gulf of Maine while regulators consider industry’s future

Cod fishing was once the backbone of the New England economy, but the fishery collapsed after years of overfishing and is vulnerable to environmental changes.
Published
February 27, 2021

Proposal would create a new state-recognized tribe in Maine

A bill that would grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets is running into opposition from leaders of other tribes, who say a lack of a formal standard for tribal recognition is a recipe for trouble
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine families celebrate School Choice Week virtually this year

Maine families will be raising awareness about these choices at their virtual celebrations, which make up some of the more than 33,000 planned nationwide to spotlight K-12 education options.
Published
January 10, 2021

House will proceed with impeachment of Trump, unless Pence invokes 25th Amendment

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move forward with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.
Published
December 28, 2020

Trump relents, signs COVID relief deal, averts federal shutdown

The $900 billion pandemic relief package will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
Published
December 27, 2020

U.S. officials: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast

Federal authorities have identified the man they say is responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville and say that he died in the explosion
Published
December 21, 2020

Lawsuit against Maine venue accused of being ‘superspreader’ puts other businesses at risk

A battle over providing businesses with legal immunity to COVID-19 lawsuits is on hold for the time being in Congress, but businesses are still worried.