One of world's rarest whales that makes Atlantic its home grows in population

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The North Atlantic right whale...

Where in North America Are You Most Likely to Spot Bigfoot?

In honor of National Sasquatch day on October 20th, we found where in North America you are most likely to spot the mysterious figure. By comparing Bigfoot sightings per population, recency, forest coverage, and climate, we identified where the...

PLC of the Northeast holds 30th Anniversary annual meeting

COURTESY OF PROFESSIONAL LOGGING CONTRACTORS OF THE NORTHEAST The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast held its 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting May 8-9, raising a record $165,386 for Log A Load For Kids and presenting awards to...

80s shows that deserve a reboot

Nostalgia done right can herald a huge pay off for fans and networks too Rebooting a beloved series is always a risky endeavour. On one hand, studios see an opportunity to revive a recognisable property and spark a new wave of nostalgia-driven...

Millions of Americans face food or heat choice as…

With winter certainly coming but no clear path yet to ending the government shutdown, states are sending out a SOS to keep millions of Americans from freezing soon. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), representing state...

It’s Not Sexy and It’s a Killer – the Natural Gas Pipeline Problem in NY State

Project Maple, originally called the Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Project – a pipeline built by Spectra Energy and now purchased by Enbridge in Canada. The Constitution Pipeline, owned by the Williams Company and now being promoted by...

Treeline: past, present, and future!

COURTESY OF TREELINE Treeline’s story begins not with a fleet of trucks or a bustling service center, but with one chainsaw and a horse named Captain. From that humble start, Owner and President Brian Souers built a company that has become a...

This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?

A lobsterman paddles out to his boat in a harbor in Maine. Ryan Kellman hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman Fishing boats would normally still be unloading Dungeness crabs at San Francisco's fisherman's wharf in May. This year, the docks were...

Why electricity rates are rising for Mainers in January

Most Maine homes and small businesses can expect the cost of their electricity supply to go up in January. Nine out of 10 Maine homes receive their electricity supply through the state-run standard offer program. They’re likely to see an estimated...

These cities rank as the safest in America in 2025, data shows

FILE-Students and parents cross the street on the way to school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. (Photo by Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) There are different approaches we all take when it comes to ensuring...

Drinking water contamination report raises questions

A drinking water report studying the toxicity of perfluorononanoic acid, or PFNA, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized in mid-April has yet to be released to the public, sparking concerns from Representative Chellie Pingree. On...

The race to unseat Susan Collins just got even messier. That's good news for Democrats.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has entered the race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in next year’s election, rounding out a primary field in what could be the most competitive Senate race in the country — or at least the one in which Democrats...

CNBC ranks CT as 5th-best state in terms of quality of life in 2025

Connecticut was named the fifth-best state for quality of life in CNBC's "Top States for Business" study this year. CNBC ranks each U.S. state annually from a business standpoint. The states are given scores in 10 categories: Economy,...

Portland City Council rejects jetport parking lot proposal

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- There will not be any new parking added to the Portland International Jetport for now. The Portland City Council shot down the jetport's latest expansion proposal on Monday night. For more than a year, the jetport has...

Philip R. Bowen, obituary

MORRILL — Philip R. Bowen, a decorated federal law enforcement officer, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in his hometown of Morrill, Maine. He was 91 years old. Born on...

Video shows rescuers coming to aid of moose caught in shocking predicament: 'Not an unformidable animal'

"We knew that we'd have to immobilize it." by Lindy WhitehouseOctober 20, 2025 Wildlife biologists in Pembroke, Maine, pulled off an amazing rescue this week after finding a moose trapped in a well. According to Maine Public, wildlife biologist...

Nessel joins challenge to EPA’s attacks on affordable clean energy for low-income households

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 22 other state plaintiffs are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for illegally ending a $7 billion program that lowers energy costs and pollution by...

Job Fair at UMaine for Engineering and Computing students, alumni

ORONO — Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing Job Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at...

N.B. adds fast chargers – but will it be enough to calm range anxiety?

Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick The Issues Energy & Environment Critics point out the province is far behind neighbouring Quebec, which has thousands of charging ports Author of the article: John Chilibeck • Local Journalism Initiative...

Free event in South Portland helps consumers deter catalytic converter thefts

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Wednesday, October 29. The event will run from 9 a.m. to Noon,...