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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Derek Devereaux of Mere Point Oyster Co., a growing aquaculture business that’s faced several hurdles since its inception a decade ago.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
A family oyster farm is caught in a bitter fight over Maine’s waters. The Mere Point Oyster Co. has become an example of what the aquaculture industry says it can do for Maine, but it has taken fire almost from the start.
What you need to know about Maine’s new license plate rollout. Starting in May, the chickadee plate will be replaced by other plate designs.
This “critical” act can stop HIV from spreading in Penobscot County. The HIV cluster in Penobscot County can spread if those at risk never get tested, an infectious disease physician warned.
Scientists will try to deacidify a tiny patch of the Gulf of Maine. Woods Hole researchers plan to release 16,000 gallons of a liquid sodium hydroxide solution, commonly known as lye or caustic soda, into a 0.2-square-mile area of ocean called Wilkinson Basin.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Department of Homeland Security ends bargaining agreement with TSA union
- More than a year after devastating storms, communities shift to resilience
- CJ Mowers, Bangor Publishing board chair, dead at 77
- Maine teen charged in Clifton crash
- Reward offered for information on deer illegally shot in Swanville
- Fire destroys another building at former Maine school for troubled teens
- ‘It doesn’t even feel real’: Caribou’s Deprey named Miss Maine Basketball
- Cheverus-Yarmouth beats John Bapst in B hockey final
- UMaine men’s basketball ends 21-year playoff losing streak
- Basketball all-stars from around Maine descended on Bangor this weekend
- Late goals earn UMaine hockey come-from-behind tie at UMass
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“If you think we never could become an oligarchy run by billionaires or that you won’t be affected, you’re wrong. We’re headed there and it will affect everyone.”
Opinion: Electing Donald Trump is America’s Brexit, but even more dangerous
LIFE IN MAINE
This is one rock every Mainer should visit. Pockwockamus Rock has a surprising history that involves a group of teenagers.
These Bangor streets end in one spot, then restart somewhere else. There are reasons for these unusual traffic patterns, and some of them are as interesting as the weird streets themselves.
Have you ever seen a woodpecker nesting tree? Woodpeckers drill cavernous holes in big, old trees to build their nests in so they can keep their families safe.
More Mainers are raising and selling peacocks. Though peacocks may be associated with tropical climates, the birds can thrive in Maine — even enjoying the snow.
