That’s worrisome because blue-green algae can cause serious health problems for people and pets. Read More
The Aroostook Band of Micmacs has for decades been trying to protect important tribal cultural resources from pollution. And warming temperatures are expected to further that threat. Read More
Almost 70 libraries across the state are taking part in the year-long pilot program that will allow people with valid library cards from one participating library to check out materials in person from another. Read More
A new front is opening up in the public relations war over whether the lobster industry should make big changes to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. Read More
The 30-year plan calls for as many as 330 additional development units around four scenic lakes: Long, Square, Cross and Mud. Read More
Presidential candidate Cory Booker made a campaign stop Saturday at Thompson’s point in Portland, where he spoke to a crowd of about 250 people about the need for nuclear energy and gun licensing. Read More
A handful of towns in southern Maine hired interns to walk through neighborhoods, peek into curbside recycling bins and leave behind direct feedback on the dos and don’ts of recycling. Read More
Richard "Max" Strahan said that is the quickest way to protect multiple marine species. Read More
Officials from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services say more than 44,000 Mainers would lose food assistance under a rule change proposed by the administration of President Donald Trump. Read More
The number of clinical trials offered is expected to triple at hospitals extending to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Lincoln Health in Damariscotta and other locations. Read More
The Trump administration has announced new rules to roll back energy efficiency standards for light bulbs that were set to take effect in January. Read More
With honeybee colonies now facing sudden declines and hive-rental costs soaring, there’s a renewed focus on establishing habitat for native pollinators. Read More
Several states in the region have seen a growing number of West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis cases. Read More
They hailed New Zealand, Iraq, the United Kingdom, Sudan and other nations. Read More
Karenia mikimotoi is a nuisance species that turns the water rusty brown and can have a foul smell. Read More
The ACLU of Maine is backing the lawsuit filed by a group of Yarmouth residents who aim to overturn the ban. Read More
Maine regulators are developing their own analysis of the risk the lobster industry poses for right whales. Read More
Fishing for Energy has collected about 4 million pounds of fishing gear from 55 communities in the past decade. Read More
Campus officials began discussing changing the name of the university earlier this year to the University of Maine at Portland. Read More
Its loss was a major economic blow to northern Maine, described by residents as the equivalent of losing an entire town overnight. Read More
