Fisheries scientist Carl Wilson has been with the department for more than two decades and served as acting commissioner since March 14.

Roseburg, Ore., can be identified by its proximity to Portland (three hours north on I-5) and the California border (two ...

New data tells us how many great white sharks there are, and just how close to the shore they get, at some of the most ...

Three years after they began, negotiations over a proposed power contract for an offshore floating wind farm in the Gulf of Maine have come to an abrupt halt, with the developer citing “recent shifts ...

At Dana’s Boatshop on Maine’s Westport Island, Dana Faulkingham and his son Jason are building and outfitting the Shelly ...

LOCAL LOBSTER: Curt Brown and Annie Tselikis pose in the Roux Lantern. In their talk titled “Lobster Tales,” Brown and Tselikis discussed the dynamics of the Maine lobster industry and the ...

The Wooden Boat School in nearby Brooklin has sailing classes, while Daysailer Excursions offers shorter trips perfect for ...

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff If you love hunting or fishing or both, April 1 is a good day for you. The application period for Maine’s annual moose lottery opens, it’s the first day of ...

Ben Martens, Executive Director of the Association said the ground fishery provides an opportunity for fishermen to diversify ...