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Published
May 9, 2022

Lewiston woman’s death at Smalls Falls ruled a drowning

Tanisha Barry, 29, was swimming with a friend when she fell about 30 feet.
Published
May 8, 2022

Maine is nibbling away at deficit of New England cottontails

The population of an endangered species native to Maine has dwindled, but restoration efforts are bearing fruit.
Published
March 31, 2022

Proposed Inland Fisheries & Wildlife complex in Augusta could clean up polluted site

Gov. Janet Mills requested $39.5 million for the project, which would rejuvenate the former Statler Tissue Co. mill along the Kennebec River.
Published
February 18, 2022

Fish and wildlife restoration in Maine to get $16 million infusion

The federal money will go to support state agencies, conserve Maine waters and increase access to recreational uses.
Published
February 6, 2022

Bath leaders differ on mission of new rabies committee

Councilor Elizabeth Dingley said she thinks the committee should "convince" surrounding towns to join Bath in conducting a regional wildlife rabies vaccination program, but other councilors said it may not be a realistic option.
Published
January 18, 2022

Conservation groups seek new rules to protect Maine lakes from invasive species

Maine's thousands of pristine lakes and ponds have largely avoided widespread infestations, but the state's luck could run out without more protections, advocates say.
Published
December 31, 2021

Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in Maine in the new year

The state's investigation into contamination caused by the chemicals has grown exponentially since tainted milk was discovered at a Fairfield dairy farm in 2020.
Published
December 9, 2021

Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help

An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
Published
November 27, 2021

Injured hiker rescued at Aroostook State Park

A woman fell 40 feet down an incline Saturday after slipping in a snowy area, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Published
November 24, 2021

State to expand testing of deer, and add turkeys, too, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Fairfield-area animals

The expanded testing comes as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife on Tuesday directed people not to eat the meat of deer found in the Fairfield region because of elevated chemical levels.