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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
Feds tie right whale death to Maine fishing for the 1st time
The necropsy performed on Feb. 1 showed the whale had been chronically entangled in ropes, which had become embedded in its skin.
PLUS: Here’s the right whale that died after injuries from Maine fishing gear.
Exotic dancers, taxes and a prostitution vote mark Republican feud in Maine’s 2nd District
The two freshman state lawmakers have rarely attacked each other but have been feuding over issues of morality at recent party events.
Janet Mills unveils $71M budget addition with ‘yellow flag’ and mental health initiatives
The $71 million supplemental spending plan would boost Maine’s current two-year budget to $10.41 billion.
4 historic Maine homes on the market for less than $320K
The options include one built by a governor from long ago and another that is purported to be the site of a town’s first baptism.
How Bangor businesses can benefit from the upcoming solar eclipse
Bangor will likely see a bump in tourists visiting the area for the solar eclipse on April 8.
Mi’kmaq Nation will install naloxone vending machine in Presque Isle
Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, can reverse overdose effects from drugs like heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl.
Caribou school abandons plan to track students with fingerprint technology
The district abandoned its plans after a negative reaction from parents and a Maine civil rights group.
Regulators reject Canadian company’s plan to mine Maine mountain
The decision appears to end Wolfden’s stab at opening a mine in Maine after years of attempting to do so.
Historic Dover-Foxcroft property will host weddings and events this summer
On A Prayer Farm isn’t your typical wedding venue, featuring a sauna, yoga room and in-ground pool, among other amenities.
Developer hopes to buy and clean up former Wiscasset power plant
A team of Maine developers hope to succeed where others have failed over the last few decades.
Everything you need to know to follow the 2024 tournament
Our one-stop resource to help you find out everything you want or need to know about the 2024 high school basketball tournament.
PLUS: Read our predictions for the girls and boys tourneys.
Here are our recaps from Wednesday’s prelim game results:
- Wisdom boys defeat Washburn in tense D North playoff game
- Hermon boys roll past Washington Academy in B North preliminary round
- Hodgdon boys hold off late Knights rally to win Class C North prelim
It’s Maine’s free fishing weekend and the biggest schedule of derbies this season
There are several derbies happening Feb. 17-18, and participants don’t need to worry about getting a fishing license to take part.
There is nothing like fishing with a fly you made
“I’m thankful on many long, dark cold winter evenings for this wonderful diversion.”
In other Maine news …
Angus King urges Pete Buttigieg to keep funny highway signs
Only half of Maine’s nursing home residents have received the new COVID vaccine
Dreams come true for Bangor veteran as family moves into free townhouse
Madawaska selectman resigns adding to turmoil in town government
Rise in Rockland homes being condemned sparks concern over housing crisis
Minot man accused of shooting deputy wasn’t allowed to possess guns
A new Valentine’s Day Bandit takes over in Portland
Plans for new Roux Institute campus on Portland waterfront anticipate climate change
Mainers among 41 charged in Boston drug and weapons bust
UMaine baseball will try to defend America East title without two of its top pitchers
