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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2021
Maine Voices: Restore Maine’s place as bastion of wild, native fish
A recent state proposal invests too much in harmful fish hatcheries, says the chairman of the Maine chapter of the Native Fish Coalition.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Portland man charged with leading warden, state police on chase in Waterville
Justin Cardelli, 41, was arrested last Wednesday after he refused to stop for a warden in Waterville and eventually fled into the woods with a female passenger.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Our View: Evidence of wolves in Maine raises management questions
How to handle them has been a contentious issue in other states.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Girl’s screams for help lead to rescue of her dad, sister from Maine pond
The family of three were fishing on Parlin Pond when their boat started taking on water and capsized Sunday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Prowling bear spotted in Gorham neighborhood
The town's police department reports several sightings of a bear near Lawn and Sunset avenues.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks
A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Bath residents call for rabies vaccine baits over traps
Peter Owen, Bath's city manager, said a vaccine baiting program was reviewed, but not considered a viable option by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
