The state says more people are fishing in closed areas on the Saco River.
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Crews recover body of missing kayaker near Deer Isle Bridge
Jeffery B. Eaton, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, overturned in his kayak shortly after launching from shore, officials say.
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
Maine police union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The filing from the Fraternal Order of Police comes after the largest union for state employees made similar claims in a labor complaint last month.
Unusual oyster farm heist leaves Portland couple reeling
The equipment and oysters that went missing from the waters off Falmouth last month are valued at roughly $20,000.
Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident
Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday evening.
Multiple agencies searching for missing Peaks Island resident
Officials are asking people to stay off island trails Monday as the Maine Warden Service concentrates the search on wooded areas.
Massachusetts man found dead near Bremen accidentally drowned
Mark Metzger, 74, was reported missing from his sailboat. His body was recovered hours later.
Massachusetts man found dead off coast near Bremen
The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.
Kennebec drowning victim remembered as a generous man who loved the outdoors
Robert Stolt was fishing on the Kennebec River near Lines Island in Bath on Sunday when he jumped into the water to rescue his dog after it had tried to retrieve a fish.