Feds may let lobstermen fish in restricted area

Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings? The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist. Read this story by Julia Tilton of The Maine Monitor.

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Feds may let Maine lobstermen fish in restricted area — if they use ropeless gear | Portland Press Herald

Insurance-free clinics grow in Maine amid frustration with health systems | Bangor Daily News (Maine Monitor context: A 1950s medical model grows in Maine)

Older Mainers increasingly staying in the workforce to make ends meet and maintain independence | Maine Public

School boards disregard their lawyers to rebel against Maine’s transgender policies | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Maine attorney general joins nationwide crackdown on illegal robocalls targeting Americans | News Center Maine

Lawsuit accuses Maine school of covering up assault of disabled student | WGME

One of Maine’s biggest lobster dealers wants to start growing oysters | Bangor Daily News

Republican candidate for governor criticized over attacks on South Portland lawmaker | Portland Press Herald

Chellie Pingree calls for recognition of Palestinian statehood | Maine Public

Kennebunk police officer appointed Maine's new statewide elder justice investigator | News Center Maine

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