Penelope Overton writes about the lobster and marijuana industries in Maine, a mix of the iconic and the emerging, the economic powerhouse and the mysterious darkhorse. Just the right mix of old and new for a Maine transplant. Penny joined the Press Herald in 2016. She has covered politics and government, the environment and Indian Country in Florida, Connecticut, Arizona and Washington, D.C. Her favorite stories are when she gets to dive into a world where readers seldom venture. When she’s not newspapering, Penny and her young daughter like to hike, body surf, travel and explore new books, places, poems and people. She is plovertonpph on both Instagram and Snapchat.
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PublishedJune 29, 2017
This year, a welcome switch on bait supply for Maine lobstermen
Herring and pogies are plentiful and prices have fallen, a big change from last year when a significant shortage pinched the industry.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
Maine lobstermen win concession to fish in coral protection zone
Regulators voted Thursday to allow limited fishing near sensitive Down East coral gardens.
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PublishedJune 14, 2017
Caregivers raise alarm at hearing over proposed changes to Maine’s medical marijuana rules
About 100 people attend the meeting to speak against proposed rules that would tighten the oversight of those who cultivate of medical cannabis.
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PublishedJune 13, 2017
Marijuana caregivers band together to battle state’s efforts to tighten regulations
Providers and patients who grow their own pot worry that the new rules could cost them their license or even their freedom.
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PublishedJune 11, 2017
A mystery is born: Where are all the baby lobsters?
Scientists call it ‘the great disconnect’ – the landings hit new highs even as the number of juveniles they find declines.
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
Scandinavian biologists see threat in crossbreeding by American, European lobsters
Scientists researching the presence of both species and hybrids in European waters present their findings at a conference in Portland.
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PublishedJune 5, 2017
Sen. King tells researchers that data is the key to protecting lobster industry
Addressing a global conference on lobster biology, Maine’s independent senator says proposed cuts in federal science funding are ‘unacceptable.’
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PublishedJune 5, 2017
Portland to host international lobster conference this week
The well-being of Maine’s most important crustacean and the industry it supports will be center stage.
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PublishedMay 27, 2017
Identities released of prisoners whose sentences LePage commuted
Disbarred attorney William Dawson, who stole from elderly clients, is the most conspicuous name among the 17.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Maine expecting strong tourist season, with gas prices steady and consumers ready to spend
Travel and tourism officials say Memorial Day weekend will prime the pump for another stellar year.
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