President Donald Trump’s tariffs could destabilize Maine’s lobster, lumber and electricity industries. Canada is Maine’s biggest trading partner. According to the Press Herald, Maine imported $4.4 billion worth of goods from our northern neighbors last year. About $2 billion were imports of fuel and electricity.
U.S. Border Patrol is beefing up security in Houlton to curb illegal entries from Canada. According to the U.S. Border Patrol Houlton Sector, they have seen a 250 percent increase in illegal border crossings by vehicles from 2023 to 2024.
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Lobster industry leaders from across coastal New England and the Maritimes met in Bar Harbor for an annual two-day meeting.
Tariffs that are central to President Donald Trump's economic policies could destabilize markets for numerous Maine products from lumber to lobsters to electricity. The president has said he will impose tariffs of 25% of the value of a product imported from Mexico and Canada beginning Saturday.
To the Editor; I was delighted to learn from an article ("If Trump seizes Greenland, Redditors say Denmark should take over Maine") about the possibility that Maine might become part of Denmark or, alternatively,
The annual conference is organized by the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute to create bilateral interaction and conversation about the lobster industry. Wednesday's discussions focused on the ocean’s changing ecosystems, industry data, and the management philosophies of both countries.
While there has been debate on how President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would affect the state’s manufacturing economy, there are concerns of another possible outcome: increased energy costs for Mainers,
Road trip through seaside towns, enjoy stunning nature, and find hidden gems along this section of Maine's beautiful northeastern coastline.
The earthquake struck off the coast of Maine on Monday around 10:22 a.m. Thousands of people reported that they felt the ground shaking.
Leaders from the U.S. and Canada’s lobster fishing communities came together in Bar Harbor Wednesday to tackle what they said are pressing issues facing the industry. At the top of mind at this
When it comes to ski resorts that deliver jaw-dropping views and world-class skiing, many people think of glitzy spots like Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, but guess what? Us Mainers have some bragging rights too.
Snow blanketed Lubec, Maine, as snowstorms roll through the coastal community on Monday, January 27. Drone footage captured by Ryan Malagara shows a snowstorm hitting Lubec, located on the border with Canada.