PORTLAND — Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is attacking Maine’s supply-and-demand lobster crisis from a demand side, urging the heads of large cruise ship companies to buy up the crustaceans to serve to their thousands of passengers. “This could be a big untapped market for wholesalers in the area,” Pingree said in a statement Monday. “And […]
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Officials ID skeletal remains found in Portland
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine medical examiner’s office has identified skeletal remains found in Portland, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. Officials said Monday that the remains were those of 31-year-old Toina Hanson, and they’re seeking to talk to anyone who had contact with her over the past year. The case […]
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Stoneham open house to discuss forest projects
STONEHAM (AP) — The White Mountain National Forest is proposing timber harvest and wildlife habitat improvement projects in several Maine townships. The public is invited to an open house to learn about the proposals in Stoneham, Lovell, Mason and Albany townships on Aug. 23 in Stoneham. Prescribed fire and road work also are among the […]
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St. George man falls to death in quarry while eel fishing
ST. GEORGE — A 52-year-old man died Friday night when he apparently fell more than 30 feet in a quarry while eel fishing. Rescue personnel found Stanley Carlson’s body shortly before midnight on a ledge in the Long Cove Quarry in St. George, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. He had been attempting to […]
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Northeast apple growers optimistic about crop
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — At the mercy of Mother Nature, apple growers in northern New England are often pessimistic at the start of the season. So when an early spring was followed by a frost, they watched closely in the coming months for signs of damage. Instead, they have been pleasantly surprised. Turns out, not […]
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Maine Penobscot runner profiled in Washington museum
OLD TOWN (AP) — One of Maine’s great athletes is getting some national recognition this summer, 100 years after he just missed the medal stand in the 1912 Olympics. Andrew Sockalexis of the Penobscot Nation was 20 years old and had only been running in major races for about a year when he finished fourth […]
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Mount Vernon man indicted for more than 50 alleged hunting violations
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Mount Vernon man authorities say had a “complete disregard” for Maine’s hunting laws has been indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury on more than 50 counts of fish- and wildlife-related crimes. The Maine Warden Service says 38-year-old Joseph Deleskey faces charges including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, […]
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Maine gas prices shoot up almost 8 cents
AUGUSTA (AP) — The cost of a gallon of gas in Maine has shot up nearly eight cents in the past week. Price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reports Monday that the average retail cost of a gallon of gas soared to $3.78 in the past week. While gas prices are rising nationally, the average cost rose faster […]
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Man found dead in Brewer home
BREWER — Local police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old man who was staying with family at 446 North Main St., according to Brewer Police Chief Perry Antone. Police were called to the scene at 6:11 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report that the man was unresponsive and wasn’t breathing. A state medical examiner […]
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AT hikers hit trail for a variety of reasons, all find things they weren’t looking for
What’s in a trail name? Most AT hikers use a trail nickname instead of their real names. Matt “Sticks” Petty got his on a “zero day” — a day when hikers rest and layover in town. Petty and his hiking pal, Christopher Thomas, were staying in Stratton village in Eustis on zero day. They went […]