Maine lobstermen remain a mighty political force despite shrinking numbers. Maine lobstermen, who once held more than 7,000 commercial fishing licenses, now number about half that many who actively catch lobster.
WGME - Saturday in Brunswick, Mainers gathered to honor their mothers and daughters who were victims of domestic violence but didn't make it. The march went on as planned despite the weather and was held by the group "Finding Our Voices." Many people wearing yellow, the group's color of hope.
88-year-old woman completes UMaine bachelor's degree started in the 1950s
Press Herald - After decades of understaffing, underfunding and dire warnings about the condition of Maine’s dam safety agency, state lawmakers are now considering expansive legislation that would revamp the office in charge of overseeing hundreds of aging Maine dams and set aside funds to fix them. The two bipartisan bills introduced this past month explored the future of Maine’s deteriorating dams as they face growing threats from climate change and lag behind in maintenance and upkeep.