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News From Across The State
Fleet of 5 Maine fishing trawlers sold to New York-based equity firm
December 4, 2018
A New York-based private equity firm will purchase a Portland groundfish supply company that manages five of the largest fishing vessels operating in Maine.
High profile supporters talk up virtues of CMP power line project
Portland loses federal grant over its support of non-citizens
November 29, 2018
The Trump administration’s crackdown on communities that support asylum-seekers will cost Portland police $68,000 next year, city officials said.
Newly rebuilt scallop fishery prepares for open season in Maine
December 1, 2018
Maine’s rebuilt fishery for scallops is getting started for the winter in the coming days.
Maine begins 2nd Congressional District recount Thursday morning
December 3, 2018
The lengthy, town-by-town recount of nearly 300,000 ballots cast in Maine 2nd Congressional District race will begin Thursday morning, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Oyster farm proposal should ring alarms along entire Maine coast
Maine’s Food Sovereignty Law Is a Hit
December 1, 2018
A year into their experiment with self-governance, the municipalities of Maine are embracing their new food freedoms
Preservationists sound alarm over Boothbay Harbor demolitions
November 30th, 2018
Sixteen buildings have been demolished in Boothbay Harbor in the last two years, prompting Maine Preservation to ask the town to take a closer look at how it’s managing historic and cultural resources.
Maine’s deer harvest tops 30,000 for the first time since 2004
November 27th 2018
The last time hunters shot more than 30,000 deer in Maine was in 2004, when 30,926 deer were registered…
Feds want changes at Ellsworth dams linked to fish die-offs and drained mudflats
November 30, 2018
In order to reduce fish die-offs and large swings in water levels at Graham Lake, federal officials are recommending fish passage improvements and other operational changes to two dams on the Union River…
Maine Rep.-elect Golden votes against Pelosi
Nov. 29, 2018
Democratic Rep.-elect Jared Golden of Maine has followed through on his campaign promise not to support Nancy Pelosi’s nomination to be House speaker…
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One year after becoming law, food sovereignty in Maine has taken hold
November 26, 2018
Since becoming law a year ago, the number of Maine towns and small communities with a food sovereignty ordinance has grown to more than 40…The legislation allows municipalities to regulate local food systems, including production, processing, consumption and direct producer-to-consumer exchanges.
Poliquin calls for recount in 2nd Congressional District election
November 26, 2018
After his historic loss in a ranked-choice count earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District has asked for the state’s first recount using the new method…
Poliquin seeks recount in Maine’s 2nd District race
November 26, 2018
Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin asked Monday for a recount in the 2nd Congressional District race he lost narrowly to Jared Golden, the Lewiston Democrat
Farmington planners approve solar project
The Planning Board granted five permits Tuesday to the company proposing a 490-acre, 77-megawatt solar project off U.S. Route 2, clearing one of the last major hurdles before construction of the project can begin.
Commercial fishermen oppose proposed oyster farm in Brunswick
Prime South Portland waterfront site sold to local developer
November 20, 2018
Ownership of a 30-acre prime waterfront property next to South Portland’s Bug Light Park has passed from one local family of developers to another. The property is considered significant for its history, size and development potential.
Bangor schools buck trend as Maine test scores stagnate
November 19, 2018
Bangor students’ performance on the state’s standardized English and math tests has been trending up over the last three years as student scores statewide have generally stagnated.
State of Working Maine 2018’ examines job quality, offers solutions to make good jobs the norm
November 15, 2018
State of Working Maine 2018, a new report by the Maine Center for Economic Policy, examines the quality of jobs in Maine and offers policy prescriptions to assure that a rising economic tide truly lifts all boats.
Regulators Grant Permit For Proposed On-Shore Salmon Farm In Bucksport
Nov 23, 2018
State regulators have issued a wastewater discharge permit for an on-shore salmon farm proposed for the old Verso Mill site in Bucksport. The company, Whole Oceans, eventually hopes to raise 44-million tons of salmon per year.
