Criticism of the lobstering industry has become contentious, and it can be hard to figure out who’s who.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Mainers say new lobster regulations could kill the industry
Roughly 200 people, including Gov. Mills and most of Maine’s congressional delegation, attended a hearing in Portland to tell federal officials that proposed new regulations would do little to protect endangered right whales.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request
Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine DEP wants sections of proposed NECEC corridor cleaned up
The project to build a power transmission line through western Maine is suspended, but the state said the contractor must clean up crane mats and previously cut trees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine seaweed company bids for more growth, signs deal with business backed by celebrity chef
Atlantic Sea Farms hopes to raise $3.5 million one year after opening a new processing facility in Biddeford.
Posted inNew England, News
Former Massachusetts ride-hail driver faces multiple sex assault charges
Uber called the allegations ‘atrocious’ and said that the suspect was banned from the platform years ago.
Posted inNew England
Wayward seal wanders into Massachusetts pond, evades police, turns self in
The seal quickly became a local attraction and was even named ‘Shoebert’ after his chosen pond.
Posted inNation / World, New England
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard moving to military base
Authorities say the nearly 50 people flown to the island on the orders of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be moved to housing on Cape Cod.
Posted inNew England, News
Woman charged with bomb threat against children’s hospital
There has been a barrage of harassment and threats of violence against Boston Children’s Hospital, which is home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program in the United States.
Posted inNew England, News, Politics
Florida flies migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
The move is likely to delight Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly ‘sanctuary’ cities.