Mattie Daughtry has spent a decade trying to get Maine high schoolers more sleep. She’s still at it.

Sen. Mattie Daughtry first introduced a bill to push Maine’s high school start time to 8:30 when she was 25 years old. That was more than a decade ago, and the now-Senate president presented the bill for the sixth time Thursday. Daughtry, D-Brunswick, …

The Gulf of Maine warmed in 2024, but more slowly than recent years

The waters of the Gulf of Maine warmed last year, but more slowly than in recent years. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute says other parts of the North Atlantic warmed more quickly but, overall, the Gulf of Maine has warmed at triple the rate of the …

Maine lobster landings hit a 15-year low in 2024

Maine lobster landings were at a 15-year low, at about 86 million pounds in 2024. It's a 10 million pound decline from the previous year, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The 2024 decrease also …

Maine labs and research centers could lose millions in NIH funding cuts

The cuts, announced earlier this month by the Trump administration, are on hold as they move through the courts. MAINE, Maine — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and other members of the Maine's Congressional delegation are vowing to fight cuts in …

How to protect yourself and pets as avian flu cases hit 'high' levels in Maine

Although rare, wildlife experts are warning that avian influenza can spread to humans. OGUNQUIT, Maine — Wildlife officials in Maine believe avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is responsible for the deaths of nearly 20 geese found in Ogunquit  …

Lack of clarity on how many federal jobs in Maine have been cut raises concern

Lack of clarity on how many of Maine's federal jobs have been cut raises concern Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 4:45 PM EST Feb 28, 2025 ROUND THIS WEEK, "SOMETHING TO WORRY ABOUT" OR "NOTHING TO FEAR?" …

Delving into the battle between Maine, Trump administration

Delving into the battle between Maine, Trump administration over trans athletes Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 4:49 PM EST Feb 28, 2025 THIS WEEK WE ENTER THE RING WITH JANET MILLS AND DONALD TRUMP. FOR THOSE WHO MISSED THE …

Looking back at when Maine's political power couple got married

Looking back at when McKernan and Snowe, Maine's political power couple, got married Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 4:36 PM EST Feb 28, 2025 AS A SMALL STATE, MAINE COULD NEVER HAVE THE "SINGLE LARGEST CONGRESSIONAL …

The Maine Delicacy the Rest of the Country Thinks is Weird

Almost every single state or region of the country has at least one food item or dish that will make the rest of the nation take a step back and ponder. There's everything from rocky mountain oysters to possum pie to a hot beef sundae. Far and Wide …

Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it