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.
President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.
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.
Lobster industry leaders from across coastal New England and the Maritimes met in Bar Harbor for an annual two-day meeting. “Really just bridging that divide between the US lobster industry and the Canadian lobster industry and helping everyone understand that we rely on each other.
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.
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,
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.
Road trip through seaside towns, enjoy stunning nature, and find hidden gems along this section of Maine's beautiful northeastern coastline.
While Maine's 2nd District congressman is out of step with many of his Democratic colleagues on tariffs, he points out that President Biden kept in place or even expanded import taxes that he inherited from the first Trump administration.
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.
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.
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.