PORTLAND — A study of Gulf of Maine shallow-water habitats by the federal government finds that sand and gravel habitats are used the most by fish and invertebrate species in the gulf. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the report, which tracked 16 species in different life stages and habitats. The report is intended […]
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Public being asked to report wild pig sightings
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire wildlife officials are asking the public to report sightings of free-ranging feral swine — known more commonly as wild pigs, wild boar or feral hogs. The animals are not native to North America and have expanded their range from 17 to 39 states in the last 30 years. They currently […]
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Bear encounters rise as hunt vote nears
PORTLAND — Maine’s black bears have emerged from hibernation and are pawing through garbage cans, birdfeeders and pet dishes, igniting a debate between hunters and conservationists about an upcoming referendum about the state’s bear hunt. A November ballot question could prohibit bear hunting with bait, dogs or traps. Maine is the only state that allows […]
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When the Beluga whales swam up the Penobscot River to Bangor
BANGOR — Sixty years ago, a couple of unexpected guests drew thousands of people to the local waterfront. Traffic stopped. Children hung over bridge railings to get a glimpse. But this was no concert. On April 26, 1954, “a strange, white creature” was spotted swimming in the Penobscot River, according to Bangor Daily News articles. […]
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University of Maine researchers get federal money for fishing industry projects
PORTLAND — Three University of Maine research scientists will receive grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for projects related to the fishing industry. Aquaculture professor Heather Hamlin will receive $249,516 for a project that seeks to determine if rising ocean temperature is a cause of the lobster population decline in southern New England. […]
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Couple charged by moose under investigation
ACKMAN (AP) — A New Hampshire husband and wife charged by a moose while snowmobiling in Maine are under investigation for possibly following the animal. The Maine Warden Service says it is examining video of the encounter last week in Jackman that was posted on YouTube by Janis and Bob Powell of Belmont, N.H. Cpl. […]
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Fox that attacked 5 people was rabid
AUGUSTA — Testing has confirmed that a fox suspected of attacking five people in South Portland, had rabies. The attacks began at 6 a.m. Tuesday when a man reported that a fox jumped into the cab of his pickup truck and bit him on the arm in a Home Deport parking lot. Authorities believe the […]