Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan sub headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

PORTLAND, Maine — Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a report Wednesday. The NTSB made the...

"Wild Oysters Make a Comeback in Maine"

"After more than a century, these shellfish have reappeared along the Damariscotta River. Their return is a boon — and a warning of climate change." "The tidal waters of Maine tell stories that go back thousands of years. Along the Damariscotta...

Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a report Wednesday. The NTSB made...

Safety board concludes inadequate engineering led to deadly implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Safety board concludes inadequate engineering led to deadly implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

Heady Times for Cannabis in Maine

Every once in a while, someone strolling down Rockland’s Main Street sees a shop with a lush window display of potted greenery, notices the sign for Botany, and wanders in under the not unreasonable assumption that they’ve found a plant shop. In a...

Maine author encourages kids to follow their dreams in new children's book

Ashlee Ridlon is an educator and children's book author from Maine. Her new book is called 'The Mermaid Who Sang to the Stars'. PORTLAND, Maine — Ashlee Ridlon first started writing children's books after her daughter, Avery, was diagnosed with...

Is education technology actually helping students learn?

This rebroadcast originally aired on March 6th, 2025. From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom?...

New Hampshire man's business uses drone technology to find missing pets

Sometimes finding a missing pet comes down to using the right technology.In March 2025, a nightmare scenario played out for Sarah Porter and John Morgan, of Rochester.The couple adopted a rescue boxer named Maggie May. The dog was skittish at...

Just Sold: Rochester’s Shoppes on Maine sells for $11.7M

Editor’s note: “Just Sold” is a Finance & Commerce feature based on the newest certificates of real estate value filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for commercial sales throughout Minnesota and reports of sales across the country...

Shadow AI surveillance is unacceptable in Maine | Opinion

Dylan Oliver works at The Alliance for Secure AI. He is a native of Hodgdon. Local governments across America are experimenting with artificial intelligence, and Maine has become a national leader in its own right. Before our eyes, Maine...

Is Maine a good place to age? It’s complicated.

Mike O’Hare at Scarborough Terrace in September. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) It’s no secret that people want to be in Maine. They’re drawn to the rocky coast, mountains, lakes and large swaths of untouched wilderness. They stay for the...

Maine landscapes with indigenous names you should know 

I was recently corrected when referring to Katahdin. Saying “Mount Katahdin” is technically redundant, since the direct translation from the Penobscot language means “the greatest mountain. That small correction — and my curiosity — sent me down a...

Science The Cool Down Scientists pinpoint major factor behind abnormally warm fall weather: 'It makes a big difference'

It might be close to the middle of meteorological fall, but for many parts of the United States, it has felt more like summer. Scientists have linked recent record warmth to a warm blob of water in the northern Pacific Ocean that, at one point in...

You can pan for gold in Maine if you know where to look

This story was originally published in May 2024. You’re likely not going to get rich panning for gold or digging for gems in Maine. But with some knowledge, determination and maybe some help from local mineral clubs, you might have a lot of fun...

Scientists pinpoint major factor behind abnormally warm fall weather: 'It makes a big difference'

It might be close to the middle of meteorological fall, but for many parts of the United States, it has felt more like summer. Scientists have linked recent record warmth to a warm blob of water in the northern Pacific Ocean that, at one point in...

Wild Oysters Make a Comeback in Maine

While wild oysters were an important part of an Indigenous diet in what is now Maine, by the 1900s they had all but disappeared. Most people considered them functionally extinct, in fact, until this spring, when researchers from the University of...

New research sheds light on neurodegenerative disorder CTE

Recent, deadly tragedies have led to growing public knowledge of a condition called CTE, a neurodegenerative disorder connected to repetitive head injuries, potentially resulting in violent behavior. National Health Reporter Erin Billups looks at...

For colleges, new campuses can mean growth, and for host communities, too

New campuses not only allow universities to meet potential students where they live, but can also have significant impacts on the surrounding cities. Much as professional sports teams have revitalized neighborhoods with real estate projects beyond...

What direction do Maine Democrats want party to go?

FARMINGTON, Maine (WABI) - In order for Gov.Janet Mills to have the chance to unseat Susan Collins, she’ll have to make it through that primary first. She is now one of eight Democrats running. University of Maine Farmington Political Science...

Researchers discover overlooked threat to endangered bird species: 'It's very likely'

As sea levels rise, Earth's inhabitants face the threats of land degradation, damage to city infrastructure, and drowning. by Claire HuberOctober 12, 2025 The high-pitched chirps of the native saltmarsh sparrow ring out from coastal marshes from...