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Rare Whale Died of Chronic Entanglement in Maine Fishing Gear

Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear

Portland Press Herald · 21h

Officials confirm 1st case of Maine lobster gear causing the death of endangered right whale

The whale was found dead near Martha's Vineyard in January, but the official cause of death was announced Wednesday.

Bangor WABI-TV on MSN · 40m

Right whale wrapped in Maine fishing rope died of chronic entanglement, NOAA says

According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction, and there are roughly 360 whales of this species left.

WCVB Boston on MSN · 4h

Whale found dead near Martha's Vineyard killed by fishing gear, NOAA says

Federal investigators said Maine fishing gear is to blame for the death of an endangered female right found dead near Martha’s Vineyard in January. While some lobstermen say they’re sad to hear about the death of the whale,

WMTW Portland ME on MSN · 2h

Tests confirm right whale was killed by Maine fishing gear, NOAA says

The female North Atlantic right whale was found dead near Martha’s Vineyard in January due to chronic entanglement.

Maine opens door for landfill expansion

YAHOO!News · 8h

Maine opens door for landfill expansion despite community objections

The Juniper Ridge Landfill is a step closer to an expansion that would allow for roughly 11 more years of use, despite continued objections from local residents and advocates concerned about the landfill’s impact on air and water quality in the region.

Kennebec Journal · 3h

Maine DEP says expansion of state’s largest landfill would benefit public

The decision allows the state to apply to add 61 acres to the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill, which takes in 52% of the state's waste.

Portland Press Herald · 16h

Maine: State needs to expand its biggest landfill

The department's decision allows Maine to apply to add 61 acres to the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill, which takes in 52% of the state's waste.

Maine, moose

NBC New York · 22h

NJ motorcycle driver dies in crash with moose on I-95 in Maine

A man was killed when he crashed into a moose on Interstate 95 in rural Maine on Sunday, police said. The moose also died in the crash, reported about 7 p.m. in T2 R9, an unorganized territory near Mount Katahdin,

The Boston Globe · 20h

Motorcyclist dead after crashing into a moose on I-95 in Maine, authorities say

Anand Sreedharan, of Princeton, N.J., was traveling southbound when a moose “crossed into his lane and was struck by his motorcycle,” police said.

Yahoo · 36m

Man dies after motorcycle, moose collide on I-95 in Maine, police say

Police say the motorcyclist was traveling south on the interstate when a moose crossed into his lane. Yahoo Sports

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Maine awarded $425M for clean energy project in Aroostook County

The U.S. Department of Energy announced one of the largest federal investments in energy development in Maine, according to a ...

Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of Maine due waste facility fire

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle ...

Federal grant boosts power grid and renewable energy in northern Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine — A $425 million federal grant is breathing new life into a proposal for a wind power project that would ...

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Here's where you can see peak fall color in Maine this weekend!

Peak fall color has arrived in parts of Maine and the weather looks great for leaf peepers! As of the latest update, peak ...

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Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program receives feedback during public comment period

They say during the first round of public comment, the department received more than 1,000 comments from nearly 300 people.

Kennebec Journal7h

CMP will bid to build northern Maine transmission line, with $425 million boost from feds

After an agreement fell through with developer LS Power last year, state regulators are seeking new proposals to connect wind ...

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New rules raise fines for Maine businesses breaking laws involving teen workers

PORTLAND (WGME) -- It's now more expensive for Maine businesses that break labor laws involving teenage workers. A new rule ...

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Avangrid wins $425M DoE contract for Maine transmission project

Avangrid (AGR) said Thursday the U.S. Department of Energy selected it for a $425M capacity contract for its Aroostook ...

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