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Social affairsMay 19, 2022

Maine moose survey finds record high death rate from ticks

Infestations of ticks contributed to a record high death rate for young moose tracked by wildlife managers in rural Maine

Environment and natureMay 19, 2022

Native fish returns to Maine lake after two-century absence

A species of fish has returned to a central Maine lake for the first time in generations

Government and politicsMay 16, 2022

Staff proposal would retain permit for $1B transmission line

A proposed Maine Board of Environmental Protection order would let stand a permit issued for an electric transmission corridor to serve as a conduit for Canadian hydropower

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Government and politicsMay 10, 2022

$1B hydropower project's fate rests with Maine supreme court

Maine's high court is being asked to weigh in on a stalled $1 billion energy corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid

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BusinessMay 9, 2022

Haul of Atlantic cod, once abundant, reaches new low

One of the oldest fishing industries in the U.S. sank to a new low in catch last year, signaling that efforts to rebuild the fishery still have a long way to go

BusinessMay 9, 2022

Maine baby eel industry had one of most successful seasons

Maine’s baby eel fishing industry is wrapping up one of the most successful seasons in its history

Government and politicsMay 8, 2022

Maine senators call for ratification of Kigali Amendment

Maine’s two U.S. senators want their colleagues to ratify an agreement that would phase out a greenhouse gas linked to climate change

Environment and natureMay 8, 2022

Maine woman dies after falling down waterfall

Maine authorities say a Lewiston woman has died after falling about 30 feet (9 meters) down a waterfall in Franklin County on Saturday

Social affairsMay 7, 2022

District cancels school after elevated lead levels found

The Mount Blue Regional School District in Farmington canceled school Friday after test results showed elevated lead levels in nearly half of the drinking fountains and faucets