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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 2h
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Bangor Daily News

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Hannah Pingree says there’s ‘no easy solution’ to Maine’s $1B budget gap

She would not say whether new taxes or the state’s rainy day fund are on the table.

Maine · 2d

newenglandboating.com

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New England Cleanup Removes 1,000 Tons of Ghost Fishing Gear

A recently completed three-year initiative has successfully removed more than 2 million pounds of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear from New England waters and shorelines, establishing a replicable blueprint for marine conservation. According to a Center for Coastal Studies press release, the New England Regional Fishing Gear Extraction & Response Coalition recovered 2,084,512 pounds of marine debris between July 2023 and June 2026.

Maine · 19h
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Maine's 2nd District race approaching end of ranked choice voting tabulation

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The ranked choice voting tabulation wrapped up for the day in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race and will continue Thursday. Former Republican Governor Paul LePage declared victory over his opponent, Democrat Matt Dunlap, who conceded the race to LePage. However, since neither topped 50% of the...

Maine · 2d
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SnowBrains

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SnowBrains Forecast: Wet Mountain Snow and a Colder Weekend for the Northeast

The Northeast snow forecast brings wet mountain snow Thursday into Friday, followed by colder weather and lingering upslope showers through the weekend. Vermont has the strongest accumulation signal, while the coastal storm track leaves greater uncertainty farther east. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are currently open for skiing, making this primarily an opportunity to build an early-season […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Wet Mountain Snow and a Colder Weekend for the Northeast appeared first on SnowBrains .

New Hampshire · 2d

Country Herald

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Upper New England Snow Alert: First 2+ Inches Possible in Areas

Portland, ME – Parts of northern New England are preparing for their first accumulating snowfall of the season as a developing storm system threatens to bring snow to higher elevations of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont beginning Thursday, with winter weather potentially continuing into Saturday.

New Hampshire · 2d

Country Herald

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Maine Weather Alert: Portland Snow Mix, Cold Nov 13-16

Maine — Cold rain, gusty northeast winds and a brief chance of wet snow could bring a wintry turn to Portland before the weekend. After temperatures reach approximately 51 degrees Wednesday, a developing weather system will push colder air across southern Maine.

Portland, ME · 2d

WPFO

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Rain, snow mix could cause some slick spots in Maine

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Clouds will win out on Thursday with cooler temperatures in store for Mainers. Rain could change to a mix or wet snow Thursday night into Friday morning, with even a light coating potentially making parts of Maine’s commute slick. As mentioned, Thursday will be very cloudy...

Maine · 1d

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Drought Conditions See Slight Improvement in Maine

There’s been a slight improvement in drought conditions in Maine over the past week. Portions of Washington, Hancock and Penobscot Counties have dropped to abnormally dry from the moderate drought level. (Maine Drought Monitor as of November 12, 2026) The entire state continues to be under some level of...

Maine · 15h

Maine Morning Star

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How Maine’s two-decade old school consolidation effort continues to unravel

Next year, the town of Kingfield will leave MSAD 58 to form its own school district. The move will allow the western Maine community of roughly 1,000 people to keep its elementary school building and operate its own district, which will serve about 80 students. Kingfield was the only one of more than a dozen […]

Maine · 7h

The Maine Monitor

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Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 20h

mainepublic.org

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Hand-Hewn Wood: Crafting a Life

Stephen Smith left his desk job in communications, moved home to Maine, and picked up an axe to start a new career as a hand hewer. We’ll learn about his journey to become one of the nation’s only commercial craftsmen using the centuries-old technique of hand-hewing wood into mantels and beams.

Maine · 1d

WGME

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Census data shows foreign-born, naturalized citizenship in Maine slightly increasing

PORTLAND (WGME) - Maine’s immigrant population is up from last year, according to new census data. The numbers show more immigrants have moved to the state, and that many of them also later became U.S. citizens. Roughly 1.4 million people call Maine home. Census data shows about 67,000 of...

Maine · 1d

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Secretary of State confirms recounts in Senate District 18, 3 other Maine races

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Votes for State Senate District 18 will be recounted along with three other races, according to the Department of the Secretary of State. State Senate District 18 will be recounted on Monday, November 16. It comes after Republican incumbent candidate John Andrews of Paris requested a recall...

Maine · 19h

Bangor Daily News

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This Maine cranberry entrepreneur brought albino berries from wild bogs to home gardens

John Harker's work revealed the diversity of one of Maine’s native fruits — even as the state’s commercial market peaked and then declined.

Maine · 1d

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Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban

Portland, Maine's City Council is looking into a ban on cruise ship "scrubbers" while the vessels are in port. The resolution, which will be considered on Monday, would make the popular New England cruise stop the first port in the state to restrict exhaust gas cleaning systems (better known as scrubbers) on visiting cruise ships.

Portland, ME · 20h

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Meet the Maine cranberry farmers keeping tradition alive with 1930s equipment

COLUMBIA, Maine (WABI) - For Christine Alexander, a 1930s cranberry separator is more than a piece of equipment. It is a connection to her family’s past and a way to keep an old farming tradition alive. “We like doing things the way that they used to be done. My...

Maine · 18h

Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Maine: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Seaq68 / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Maine give you a legally enforceable way to make sure your dog, cat, horse, or other companion is cared for if you die or can no longer look after them. Without a plan, your pet is treated as personal property, and nothing guarantees where they land or who pays for their … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Maine: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Rent Laws in Iowa: What Landlords Can Charge and What Renters Owe • Shock Collar Laws in Vermont: What Dog Owners and Hunters Need to Know • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in Kansas: Who Pays When a Dog Bites

Maine · 16h

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Rent Control Ballot Initiatives Won Almost Everywhere (opinion)

Across the country, voters approved ballot initiatives that cap rents and impose new restrictions on landlords' ability to rent to whom they please. The most eye-catching of these was a successful initiative in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where 68 percent of voters revived a cap on annual rent increases of $20 per month that the city council had axed back in 2023.

Elizabeth, NJ · 1d