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Interview with Jerry Leeman: Today we bring you a story about a handful of fishermen rallying against a billion-dollar green industrial project, shady foreign corporations, and our own federal and state government. All are conspiring to generate a cash cow for...
By Greg Yates The criminal case People v Gosselin took place in a little red house structure known as the “Town of Highland Justice Court” located in Sullivan County, New York. This little red structure is also known as the Barryville Town Hall, where court is...
Vermont’s senior senator, a key supporter of Maine Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner, Sunday rejected the alleged hypocrisy of flying charters while blasting oil-executive salaries. “Independent” Bernie Sanders’ use of private jets for his political campaigns and tours has drawn scrutiny from critics who argue it contradicts his advocacy against corporate wealth and environmental
Gasoline prices in Maine have continued to decline heading into the Independence Day weekend, offering drivers some relief at the pump after months of steep increases tied to the war with Iran. The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $3.859 on Saturday, July 4, according to AAA. That was slightly higher
SACO, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) joined local, state and federal officials in Saco Tuesday to mark the official start of construction on the Camp Ellis Shore Damage Mitigation Project, a long-awaited effort aimed at reducing shoreline erosion and storm damage in one of Maine’s most vulnerable coastal neighborhoods. The event included remarks
Clinton family farmers are taking action after an inspector from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (ACF) arrived at their house on Tuesday and ordered them to stop selling milk and sourdough bread at their farm stand. [RELATED: Farmers’ Almanac Saved at the Last Minute after New York Digital Media Buyout…] “I was
A black bear was found wandering around downtown Portland on Friday before it was eventually tranquilized and taken into custody. [RELATED: Bear Sightings Send Famous Maine Coastal Beach Town Into Jaws-like Panic…] At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Portland Police Department responded to reports of a bear sighting in the area of York Street. The animal
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) signed onto letters complaining about the U.S. National Park Service’s money to fund beautification projects for Washington, D.C., and opposing the proposed triumphal arch. [RELATED: “I’m the Johnny Appleseed of Bath Mats:” Amid Rampant Healthcare Fraud, Angus King Wants Medicare Funded Bath Mats…] “The issue here isn’t architecture. Or patriotism. It’s
The whales have won a big match with Prince Edward Island’s lobster industry in a case being closely monitored by Maine’s fishermen. Government fisheries police told the island’s lobstermen to remove their traps for a two-week period, after wildlife officers discovered migrating right whales moving through the area. With a worldwide population of just 380,
While sunbathers in southern Maine have recently been on alert for great whites, this time it was great blacks. Bears, that is. Old Orchard Beach Police Department on Sunday said they first received reports of a bear sighting in the area of Saco Avenue near the fire department. The bear was observed within blocks of
LEWISTON, Maine – Just weeks after Lewiston property owners received revaluation notices, residents are now being warned of another increase hitting their wallets: higher water and sewer rates. According to a public hearing notice issued by the City of Lewiston Water Division, the city is seeking approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission for revised
Seven states, including Maine, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project, alleging that the move is “illegal,” calling it a “sham deal.” Led by New York attorney general Letitia James, the complaint argues that the multi-million dollar deal between TotalEnergies and the Trump
Horseshoe crabs finally have legal representation. It only took 500 million years or so. A so-called environmental group has filed a lawsuit in behalf of the ancient chelicerates trying to get them classified as endangered. After the National Marine Fisheries Service declined to list the species as needing protection, the Center for Biological Diversity has
Over 60 percent of Mainers have expressed concern over gas prices in the state, although there is a distinct divide based on political affiliation. According to the latest Pine Tree State Poll, a States of Opinion Project conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, the majority of Democrats and independents in Maine are
A number of states nationwide are joining forces with Maine to solve the smallmouth bass invasion. The smallmouth isn’t native to most of the fishing holes in which it is now found. “Smallmouth are one of the most problematic fish in the country,” reports Joe Cermele, fishing editor of Outdoor Life. “Anglers love smallmouth because
On June 3, 2026, the Maine Data Center Advisory Council, established via executive order by Gov. Janet Mills (D) earlier this year, will hold its first meeting. The council will continue to meet throughout the year before delivering a report to the governor and legislature at the end of January 2027. In April, Gov. Mills
Both of Maine’s delegates in the United States Senate, Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Sen. Angus King (I), have joined forces with a primarily Democratic group of lawmakers to advocate for the release of nearly $360 million in federal funding for weatherization assistance through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The coalition is also calling for
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against Eversource Energy Service Company, or Eversource, for allegedly “mischaracterizing” a major transmission line project. The X-178 transmission project involves reconstructing 49 miles worth of transmission facilities and roughly 580 poles in the White Mountains of northern
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a major U.S. naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in negotiations toward a possible agreement with Iran, a move that sent stock markets higher Wednesday morning and pushed oil prices sharply lower. WASHINGTON – The operation, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was launched in early May as
A guided-missile ship that was built by Bath Iron Works fended off an attack in the Iran war, defense officials told CBS News. The USS Mason was fired on by drones and missiles but shot them all down. “The USS Mason and USS Truxtun , supported by Apache helicopters and other aircraft, faced a series
The White House has expressed support for making the moratorium on new regulations pertaining to North Atlantic Right Whale valid through 2035. Friday afternoon, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a State of Administration Policy backing a bill Rep. Jared Golden’s (D) bill extending the current regulatory moratorium by seven years. The original
Due to deteriorating water quality in the St. George River, pets are now banned from a midcoast park. Thomaston officials have declared Mill River Park along the banks of the river off limits to dogs due to apparent pollution. The decision to ban canines from the picturesque park follows ongoing water quality concerns in the
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identified a possible 900,000 metric ton deposit of lithium in the Northern Appalachians, with the largest concentrations in Maine and New Hampshire, which “could replace imports for a century or more.” [RELATED: How America Can Break Free From China’s Minerals Stranglehold…] “USGS mineral science is the leading edge in the
Gov. Janet Mills established a new “Maine Data Center Advisory Council” with an executive order on Friday following backlash from her own party over her decision to veto a controversial moratorium on data center construction. [RELATED: Maine Lawmakers Uphold Mills’ Surprise Veto of AI Datacenter Moratorium…] “It is necessary, important and urgent that the State
The Senate, in a bipartisan fashion, voted Monday evening to confirm fracking executive Chris Wright as secretary of Energy. Senators voted 59 to 38 with seven Democrats and one independent joining their Republican colleagues to confirm Wright. Senate Democrats who supported Wright included Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, New Hampshire Sens.
Maine’s Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-CD1) says the wildfires raging in Southern California are the result of rising temperatures, stronger winds, and longer droughts — all caused by climate change. “It’s clear that climate change is helping fuel these fires,” Pingree said in an Instagram post. In a similar post on BlueSky, Pingree predicted that
Maine has been treated to a near non-stop barrage of demands that we acquiesce to the lucrative demands of the wind turbine and solar panel lobbies for the sake of saving the environment. However, the impeccably dressed lobbyists who frequent the State House corridors, advocating passionately about global warming or climate change, often neglect to
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D), facing a surprise challenge from the left-wing District Attorney of Kennebec County and still reeling from a sexual misconduct scandal that embroiled his office last year, has come up with a plan to shore up his support among Democratic lawmakers. He’s going to sue “Big Oil.” Frey announced the
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin (R) to serve in his cabinet as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin served four terms as a Republican in the U.S. House representing Long Island, and narrowly lost a race for governor of New York against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy
At a workshop on Tuesday the South Portland City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance that would eventually prohibit the use of certain gas-fueled lawn equipment powered by two-stroke engines, a move city officials say will help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. [RELATED: South Portland Approves Spending Nearly $15,000 to Lease Three New Electric
