Maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2022
Bath leaders differ on mission of new rabies committee
Councilor Elizabeth Dingley said she thinks the committee should "convince" surrounding towns to join Bath in conducting a regional wildlife rabies vaccination program, but other councilors said it may not be a realistic option.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Conservation groups seek new rules to protect Maine lakes from invasive species
Maine's thousands of pristine lakes and ponds have largely avoided widespread infestations, but the state's luck could run out without more protections, advocates say.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2021
Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in Maine in the new year
The state's investigation into contamination caused by the chemicals has grown exponentially since tainted milk was discovered at a Fairfield dairy farm in 2020.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help
An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2021
Injured hiker rescued at Aroostook State Park
A woman fell 40 feet down an incline Saturday after slipping in a snowy area, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
State to expand testing of deer, and add turkeys, too, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Fairfield-area animals
The expanded testing comes as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife on Tuesday directed people not to eat the meat of deer found in the Fairfield region because of elevated chemical levels.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2021
Maine Voices: Restore Maine’s place as bastion of wild, native fish
A recent state proposal invests too much in harmful fish hatcheries, says the chairman of the Maine chapter of the Native Fish Coalition.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Portland man charged with leading warden, state police on chase in Waterville
Justin Cardelli, 41, was arrested last Wednesday after he refused to stop for a warden in Waterville and eventually fled into the woods with a female passenger.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Our View: Evidence of wolves in Maine raises management questions
How to handle them has been a contentious issue in other states.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.