Maine

Shark
Environment

Climate change means more great white sharks in the waters of New England every summer

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
August 24, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks at the Governors Working Session in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Politics

Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from Maine after governor vows state will ‘follow the law’ on transgender athletes

By Michelle L. Price, Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
February 21, 2025
In this image taken from video provided by TMX, Nicholas Carter, 31, attempts to flee the Somerset County Courthouse in handcuffs. You can see the courtroom hallway and chase scene in a fisheye lens perspective.
Politics

Dramatic courtroom video shows jurors stopping escape attempt by convicted child assaulter

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September 13, 2024
"Portrait of a girl" by Rembrandt
Success

A Rembrandt painting discovered in an attic in Maine just sold for $1.4 million

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September 4, 2024
New England fishermen sentenced in complex fraud case involving Atlantic herring—a fish species vitally important as commercial lobster bait
Environment

New England fishermen sentenced in complex fraud case involving Atlantic herring—a fish species vitally important as commercial lobster bait

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
July 16, 2024
The homes of Lisa Gorman, front, and Amelia and Arthur Bond are seen, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Camden, Maine. The Bond's, a wealthy politically connected Missouri couple poisoned their neighbor's trees to secure a view of Camden Harbor, outraging residents in the seaside community.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Environment

Sleuthing L.L. Bean heiress discovered trees at her seaside home in Maine had been poisoned—now her neighbors have been fined $1.7m for their new ocean view

By David Sharp and The Associated Press
June 19, 2024
U.S. fishermen poised to harvest billions of baby eels worth $2,000 a pound as authorities battle illegal sales
Retail

U.S. fishermen poised to harvest billions of baby eels worth $2,000 a pound as authorities battle illegal sales

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
May 2, 2024
Linda Bean
Success

Linda Bean, catalogue heiress turned lobster booster and environmentalist turned Trump supporter, dies at 82

By Gene Johnson and The Associated Press
March 25, 2024
Maine lobster
Environment

In just 8 years, Maine’s lobster haul has lost nearly 40 million pounds per year: ‘There’s no question climate change is affecting it’

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
March 1, 2024
Maine mass shooting
Retail

‘We’re like Americana’: Bowling proprietors association waives fees, sends equipment and gift cards after Maine mass shooting

By Nick Perry and The Associated Press
January 23, 2024
Maine lobster
Environment

Maine’s lobstermen claim their boats have unconstitutional ankle bracelets because of rules designed to save rare whales

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
January 9, 2024
Maine residents remain on lockdown as police search for suspect in killing of 18. ‘You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands’
Politics

Maine residents remain on lockdown as police search for suspect in killing of 18. ‘You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands’

By David Sharp and The Associated Press
October 27, 2023
At least 16 dead in Maine mass shooting and hundreds of police hunt for shooter as residents ordered to lock down
Health

At least 16 dead in Maine mass shooting and hundreds of police hunt for shooter as residents ordered to lock down

By David Sharp and The Associated Press
October 26, 2023
Maine lobster
Environment

New England’s $510 million lobster economy reels from near 40% population plunge

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
October 19, 2023
Doubling Point Lighthouse
Environment

11 lighthouse enthusiasts who are only allowed access once per year fall 10 feet onto rocky Maine mudflats after sudden bridge collapse

By Patrick Whittle and The Associated Press
September 11, 2023

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