The tiny fish is, at most, a foot long. The price per pound often won’t even buy 12 minutes at a Boston parking meter. But some argue herring are incredibly important to New England’s economy, and they’re worried trawlers are killing the species.
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Maine wants boaters’ input
With boating season about to get under way, the state agency that manages and develops Maine’s boating facilities is looking for some feedback.
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Rep. Ryan: I misspoke about military generals
Rep. Paul Ryan says he’s apologized to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman for accusing the military of not giving its “true advice” on President Barack Obama’s budget plan.
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Gov. LePage to open family-biz forum Thursday
LePage said he hopes to learn more about family business so steps can be taken to help those businesses succeed.
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Maine group to host organic gardening workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is hosting 35 workshops across the state Wednesday to teach gardeners how to make the transition from conventional to organic gardens.
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Details emerge about bin Laden’s other homes
It’s an ornate but not lavish two-story house tucked away at the end of a mud-clogged street…
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Arts Calendar April 4-15
Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 4/4 Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Melissa Coleman discussing “This Life is in Your Hands,” 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Friday 4/6 Amy McDonald Story Hour, 6-7 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland, $1, 828-1234. Local Author Series presents […]
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Fire-stricken cruise ship safe at Malaysian port
A luxury cruise ship stranded at sea for 24 hours because of a fire safely reached a Malaysian port where police and embassy officials stood by Sunday to help 1,000 people aboard.
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Obama’s insurance requirement not the only mandate
The individual insurance requirement that the Supreme Court is reviewing isn’t the first federal mandate involving health care.
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N.H. bill would allow teens to attend online driving school
Supporters say the online course is less expensive than driving school and would enable more low-income teens to get training.