As state agencies reopen Wednesday, Republicans and Democrats say they stood strong on the most important issues.
Penelope Overton
Staff Writer
Penny is excited to be the Portland Press Herald’s first climate reporter. Since joining the paper in 2016, she has written about Maine’s lobster and cannabis industries, covered state politics and spent a fellowship year exploring the impact of climate change on the lobster fishery with the Boston Globe’s Spotlight team. Before moving to Maine, she covered politics, environment, casino gambling and tribal issues in Florida, Connecticut and Arizona. Her favorite assignments allow her to introduce readers to unusual people, cultures, or subjects. When off the clock, Penny is usually getting lost in a new book at a local coffeehouse, watching foreign crime shows or planning her family’s next adventure.
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Mainers make some noise for the Fourth of July: Photos
The annual parade and road race in Freeport and the evening’s big bash on Portland’s Eastern Prom draw thousands.
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Maine unemployment claims center reopens today; long wait times expected
The Department of Labor advises Mainers to use online services to check the status of their claims.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News, Source
Lobster marketing campaign draws criticism, converts
The two-year effort to convince chefs to feature new-shell lobster is paying dividends, but also dividing some lobstermen.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Boaters advised: Marijuana still illegal on the high seas
The Coast Guard warns it still will enforce federal laws against pot.
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This year, a welcome switch on bait supply for Maine lobstermen
Herring and pogies are plentiful and prices have fallen, a big change from last year when a significant shortage pinched the industry.
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Maine lobstermen win concession to fish in coral protection zone
Regulators voted Thursday to allow limited fishing near sensitive Down East coral gardens.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Caregivers raise alarm at hearing over proposed changes to Maine’s medical marijuana rules
About 100 people attend the meeting to speak against proposed rules that would tighten the oversight of those who cultivate of medical cannabis.
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Marijuana caregivers band together to battle state’s efforts to tighten regulations
Providers and patients who grow their own pot worry that the new rules could cost them their license or even their freedom.
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A mystery is born: Where are all the baby lobsters?
Scientists call it ‘the great disconnect’ – the landings hit new highs even as the number of juveniles they find declines.