But experts maintain there is not enough science to determine whether the current population is too big and little basis for culling the marine mammals.
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Authorities use pear to lure escaped emu that is moving to Maine
The bird, which can run fast and become aggressive, was roaming the streets of Haverhill, Mass.
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Two missing New Hampshire inmates found, 1 in Maine
Shawn Tarr, 44, who had walked away from his job site on Aug. 29, was found in Parsonsfield.
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Reward of $15,000 offered to help solve longtime string of arsons in Vermont town
More than dozen fires have caused more than $4 million in property damage.
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Criminal charges filed in case of Massachusetts veterans’ home where 76 died of virus
This may be the first criminal case in the country brought against those involved in nursing homes during the pandemic.
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Vermont marijuana sales bill done; governor to ‘take a look’
The state Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a compromise bill.
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Former eBay workers who sent spiders to couple to plead guilty
Federal prosecutors say the four workers sent spiders and cockroaches to intimidate a Massachusetts couple who ran an online newsletter highly critical of the auction site.
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Pence’s airplane returns to New Hampshire airport after striking bird
The White House says the pilot returned Air Force Two to the airport out of caution.
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Navigational system for river planned for Kittery shipyard
The system is designed to provide real-time information on weather and waterway conditions.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.