/tags/maine Maine en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT /politics/2016-11-01/what-states-can-learn-from-colorados-marijuana-regulations Colorado was the first state in the nation to allow both medical and recreational marijuana sales, soon followed by Washington, Oregon, the District of… Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT /politics/2016-11-01/what-states-can-learn-from-colorados-marijuana-regulations /npr-news/2014-10-28/bear-baiting-and-big-races-drown-portland-maine-in-campaign-ads A combination of candidates, a controversial ballot measure and cheap ad rates have made Portland very popular. There are even ads running for a neighboring state's U.S. Senate race. Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:39:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-10-28/bear-baiting-and-big-races-drown-portland-maine-in-campaign-ads Brian Naylor /npr-news/2014-07-16/craft-beer-reaches-new-depths-as-mainers-brew-a-batch-from-seaweed A craft brewer in Maine is partnering with a most unusual item — seaweed. If the beer takes off, the state's emerging seaweed aquaculture industry may benefit. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:42:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-07-16/craft-beer-reaches-new-depths-as-mainers-brew-a-batch-from-seaweed Jay Field /npr-news/2013-09-02/in-maine-even-with-a-gps-you-cant-get-there-from-here Once a standard fixture at every gas station, paper maps have all but folded in the digital age. But there are places that can baffle your high-tech gadgets. In Maine, weekend explorers might want to take along a map in addition to their GPS unit. Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-02/in-maine-even-with-a-gps-you-cant-get-there-from-here Jennifer Mitchell /npr-news/2013-08-22/in-canada-maine-lobstermen-get-both-a-rival-and-a-tutor Lobsters are Maine's signature industry, but it's Canada who seems to be doing the better job of marketing its crustaceans. And as Maine lobstermen face record-low prices, the state is hoping to take a few lessons from the success of its northern neighbor. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-22/in-canada-maine-lobstermen-get-both-a-rival-and-a-tutor Jay Field /npr-news/2013-08-21/on-a-rocky-maine-island-puffins-are-making-a-tenuous-comeback The windswept island about 6 miles off the coast was a haven for a hugely diverse bird population until fishermen decimated the birds' ranks. Puffins have been successfully reintroduced to Eastern Egg Rock, but warming ocean waters may be threatening their ability to survive. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-21/on-a-rocky-maine-island-puffins-are-making-a-tenuous-comeback Fred Bever /npr-news/2013-08-08/shipyard-to-get-54-million-to-scrap-arson-damaged-nuclear-sub The attack submarine USS Miami was heavily damaged last year in a fire set by a disgruntled civilian employee at the shipyard. Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-08/shipyard-to-get-54-million-to-scrap-arson-damaged-nuclear-sub Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-07-16/local-sake-americas-craft-brewers-look-east-for-inspiration Many Americans have encountered sake as that hot, cloudy beverage served in sushi bars. But now, the good stuff is coming. High-end imports from Japan are up, and many bars now focus on sake. Best of all, perhaps, are the microbreweries popping up across the country. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-16/local-sake-americas-craft-brewers-look-east-for-inspiration Alastair Bland /npr-news/2013-06-27/maine-once-again-allows-mail-order-canadian-drugs-to-cut-costs Mail-order foreign pharmacies became less popular after a 2006 law helped seniors get Medicare coverage for medications. But many seniors still have trouble paying for drugs. The Maine legislature just approved a new law so its citizens can once again order drugs from Canada and Europe. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-27/maine-once-again-allows-mail-order-canadian-drugs-to-cut-costs Julie Rovner /npr-news/2013-06-21/farm-free-or-die-maine-towns-rebel-against-food-rules The Fourth of July is still days away, but in Maine, local food activists have already declared their independence. Ten towns so far have passed laws that essentially say local food producers don't have to abide by state or federal regulations if they are selling directly to consumers. And the revolutionary fervor has reached the statehouse. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:12:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-21/farm-free-or-die-maine-towns-rebel-against-food-rules Maria Godoy