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June 28, 2013

Lobster promotion gets $2M boost

The legislation generated intense debate across the industry from those who will be footing the bill.
Published
June 27, 2013

Maine beach water ranked among worst

A report released ahead of the July 4 tourist rush puts Maine low on the list of 30 coastal states.
Published
June 20, 2013

Community consensus: LePage’s comments ‘disappointing’

Both supporters and opponents of Gov. Paul LePage’s reacted this week to his comments regarding Democratic Sen. Troy Jackson, including an off-color remark about “Vaseline.”
Published
June 15, 2013

In quest for security, many sense Big Brother

Mainers worry that a true sense of privacy could become a casualty in a world that’s increasingly intrusive.
Published
May 27, 2013

Tighter mining regulations for Maine get preliminary OK

A legislative committee wants environmental protections that the industry deems excessive.
Published
May 16, 2013

Lobster promotion fees debated at State House

Augusta may allocate another $1 million for the ad effort.
Published
May 13, 2013

Maine legislators turn down a ban on tar sands

Committee members instead endorse a bill that would require more study of issues related to the fuel.
Published
May 11, 2013

Climate change expected to impact Maine’s forests

Experts are predicting that climate change will have an impact on Maine’s forests, and therefore much of its industry.
Published
May 6, 2013

Sides clash on tar sands oil moratorium

Environmental groups want time to study the risks, but the industry says the bill’s effects would be harmful.
Published
April 30, 2013

Regulators to hear comments today on eel management plan

Proposed changes include increased monitoring and methods to improve habitat.