Maine was one of the first states to detect PFAS in deer, and now wildlife agencies elsewhere are finding elevated levels of the class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer.
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Posted inCommunity, Times Record
First Maine Oyster Festival coming to Freeport
The festival will give Freeport residents and guests a chance to sample shellfish from up and down Maine’s coast.
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Posted inNation & World
Cambodian fisherman catches world’s largest recorded freshwater fish
The stingray measured almost 13 feet from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 660 pounds.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Price of marine fuel soars as Mainers head into prime boating season
The record cost of fuel is particularly problematic for lobstermen and fishermen, who face increased costs at a time when wholesale seafood prices are flat.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s seize opportunity to boost the health of our state’s rivers
With incoming infrastructure funding, Maine should prioritize dam removals over dam repairs and technical fishways.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New research raises concerns about PFAS chemicals in Maine fish
Maine is considering stricter standards that could trigger consumption advisories for PFAS in some of the state’s freshwater fish, while scientists continue to gather data on potential health impacts of the chemicals in shellfish.
Posted inNation & World
Death toll rises to 9 in fishing disaster off Newfoundland
Teams searched about 900 nautical square miles around the site, but high winds and over 30-foot seas impeded the effort amid dwindling hopes of finding any of the 12 missing sailors.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kennebec River in Waterville, Winslow quietly becomes destination spot for anglers, nature lovers
The river, once known for its foul water, has transformed to become a recreational gem just a stone’s throw from downtown Waterville, Maine guides and others say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
South Belfast Avenue opens to one-lane traffic during Augusta fishing facility construction
Road expected to be down to one lane for the next two to three weeks, according to state officials.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Land for Maine’s Future bills are flawed but can be fixed
Allowing hunting, fishing and trapping on conserved land should be decided at the local level, not as part of the bonding process.