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Part of the Gulf of Maine will be closed to scalloping for almost a year

By Ethan Andrews on Apr 11, 2025 05:21 pm
The area, which spans the full coast of Maine, will be closed until March 31, 2026, but could reopen sooner
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Trump administration starts process to end all federal K-12 funding to Maine

By Ethan Andrews and Billy Kobin on Apr 11, 2025 04:09 pm
The announcement came as Maine officials refused to sign a resolution changing the state's policies for transgender athletes.
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‘At an impasse’: Maine refuses to give in to Trump’s demands on transgender athlete rules

By Billy Kobin on Apr 11, 2025 02:36 pm
The response sets up a likely court battle and an attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to punish Maine for not changing its transgender athlete policies.
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How Victor Ostman went from the UMaine bench to the NHL ice 

By Larry Mahoney on Apr 11, 2025 12:02 pm
Ostman stopped all 12 shots that he faced from the Utah Hockey Club in his NHL debut with the Seattle Kraken.
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Maine’s top court rules in favor of Down East fish farm proposal

By Bill Trotter on Apr 11, 2025 10:54 am
Opponents hard argued the state should not have approved Kingfish Maine’s permits for inflow and outflow pipes.
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Former Lincoln funeral director pleads guilty to stealing from 49 people

By Marie Weidmayer on Apr 11, 2025 10:50 am
Harold Lamson, 54, must pay $63,965.38 in restitution and write an apology letter to each of his victims.
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Maine children’s museum loses $225K grant due to Trump cuts

By CBS 13 on Apr 11, 2025 10:28 am
That funding was meant for live performances connected to Wabanaki history.
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State suspends Hancock County probate judge from practicing law

By Bill Trotter on Apr 11, 2025 10:05 am
The suspension comes after William Blaisdell was found in contempt of court for a second time over unpaid child support.
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Anti-Trump protesters raise concerns about Wells police cooperating with ICE

By Ari Snider, Maine Public on Apr 11, 2025 10:00 am
Some residents said that the agreement could dissuade them from reporting crimes.
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Maine hospitals in precarious financial position, analysis finds

By Patty Wight, Maine Public on Apr 11, 2025 09:50 am
The report found that Maine's hospitals are the fifth poorest in the U.S. and the second-most heavily in debt.
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