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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Fish and wildlife restoration in Maine to get $16 million infusion
The federal money will go to support state agencies, conserve Maine waters and increase access to recreational uses.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Conservation groups seek new rules to protect Maine lakes from invasive species
Maine's thousands of pristine lakes and ponds have largely avoided widespread infestations, but the state's luck could run out without more protections, advocates say.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2021
Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in the new year
The state's investigation into contamination caused by the chemicals has grown exponentially since tainted milk was discovered at a Fairfield dairy farm in 2020.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help
An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
State to expand testing of deer, and add turkeys, too, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Fairfield-area animals
The expanded testing comes as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife on Tuesday directed people not to eat the meat of deer found in the Fairfield region because of elevated chemical levels.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2021
State issues do-not-eat advisory for deer harvested in the Fairfield-area over ‘forever chemicals’
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife issued the advisory Tuesday after finding high levels of 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS, in deer in the area.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2021
Body of Pennsylvania man recovered from Sheepscot Pond in Palermo
Akshay Mamidela, 25, of Delaware Water Gap, apparently went onto the water Wednesday night to retrieve a paddleboard that had drifted from shore and his kayak capsized due to rough conditions, officials said.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2021
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife relocating headquarters to downtown Augusta
Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is slated to move to 353 Water St. later this month, consolidating office and storage space for the state department.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
South Belfast Avenue opens to one-lane traffic during Augusta fishing facility construction
Road expected to be down to one lane for the next two to three weeks, according to state officials.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Portland man charged with leading warden, state police on chase in Waterville
Justin Cardelli, 41, was arrested last Wednesday after he refused to stop for a warden in Waterville and eventually fled into the woods with a female passenger.
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