Science Mar 16 Oldest known recording of a whale song could unlock mysteries of the ocean Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.
Nation Mar 06 Jet that crashed in Maine spent more time on runway than typical after de-icing, NTSB says A private jet that crashed in Maine in January, killing all six people aboard, spent more than the standard amount of time on a runway after de-icing before takeoff, according to a preliminary report issued Friday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Politics Mar 02 Arizona Sen. Gallego endorses Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue.
Nation Feb 17 Deadly shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game was 'targeted event,' authorities say Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves said Tuesday the victims were the shooter's ex-wife and adult son. The shooter injured three others during the shooting Monday afternoon in Pawtucket.
Politics Feb 10 Susan Collins announces reelection bid for her Maine Senate seat challenged by Democrats Collins previously defeated Democrat Sara Gideon in 2020 despite being outspent.
Nation Feb 06 Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England Trump’s proclamation is his latest move to try to strengthen U.S. fishing while rolling back existing conservation measures…
Politics Jan 29 Sen. Collins says ICE has ended large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem “There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here,” Sen. Susan Collins said in a statement. “I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the Administration to get ICE to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in…
Nation Jan 26 FAA says 7 killed, 1 seriously injured in jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine The Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at around 7:45 p.m. Sunday night as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm.
Politics Jan 22 'Show the warrants.' Maine's governor demands data on arrests as fear spreads over federal immigration operations "In America, we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police," Gov. Janet Mills said at a news conference, adding state officials do not know where detainees are being held.
Nation Jan 21 Court lifts restrictions on immigration officers' tactics in Minnesota The government persuaded the appeals court to freeze a judge’s ruling that bars officers from using tear gas and taking other steps against peaceful protesters in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.