Beth Gallie News Today

My response to the March 12 opinion piece, “Maine lobstermen will not be scapegoated over right whale,” is that I do blame the lobster industry for the deaths of right whales, entangled in their ropes. Previously, there were no identifying markers on their ropes allowing the lobster industry to escape responsibility. But there are others […]

The festival was cancelled for two years because of the pandemic but has returned to Portland with several speakers and vegan food.

On Saturday, August 13, a town in Maine held an event called the Readfield pig scramble despite major controversy and pushback from animal rights groups.

Organizer Dennis Price has assured that the event, a part of Readfield Heritage Days, will abide by state rules and will be done with care. The Maine Animal Coalition feels differently.

Organizer Dennis Price has assured that the event, a part of Readfield Heritage Days, will abide by state rules and will be done with care. The Maine Animal Coalition feels differently.

The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer.

The Cumberland Town Council receives assurances from the Cumberland Farmers Club and approves the permit for 10 circus performances this summer.

Understanding Ballot Question 3 and the support and opposition to the right-to-food proposal

AUGUSTA — As voters cast their ballots for the November 2 elections, Mainers will decide on three statewide referendum questions, including a possible constitutional amendment granting Mainers a right to produce and consume food of their choosing...

AUGUSTA — As voters cast their ballots for the November 2 elections, Mainers will decide on three statewide referendum questions, including a possible constitutional amendment granting Mainers a right to produce and consume food of their choosing...