The call for a waiting list in Zone C, which includes Stonington and Vinalhaven, now goes to a local council and then state regulators.

Their report calls for the EU to take precautions now as a decision nears that could affect $136 million in annual exports from Maine and Massachusetts.

Agencies that need to know for permitting wind farms or other activities discover detailed data is limited, partly on purpose.

The herring catch is coming up short just as lobstering nears its peak, prompting officials to loosen fishing rules while trying to maintain a steady supply.

Initially closed in 2014, the area where a sampling of lobsters had elevated mercury levels has now almost doubled in size.