National Fisherman

Maine lobster landings fall for fourth straight year

Maine lobstermen hauled in fewer lobsters again in 2025, marking the fourth straight year of declining landings for the state’s most valuable fishery.

Endangered Blue Whales Spotted Off the New England Coast for First Time in 3 Years

In rare sightings, scientists spotted endangered blue whales during two aerial surveys 24 hours apart off the coast of New ...

The seabirds of Destruction Island off WA reveal impacts of climate change

The most notable feature, at least in silhouette, is the lighthouse that sticks up from the island’s western edge like a toothpick.
National Audubon Society

A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic Seabirds

The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects unique deep-water canyons and corals, and is a critical foraging habitat for seabirds, particularly Atlantic Puffins during the ...
The Conversation

Thousands of dead puffins are washing up on Europe’s beaches – why it’s been such a dangerous winter for seabirds

Ruth Dunn has previously received funding from NERC. February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. Even as someone who has ...
animalsaroundtheglobe

Why Puffins Are Using Trash in Their Nesting Materials

Atlantic puffins, those charismatic seabirds with their distinctive colorful beaks, have long fascinated observers with their nesting behaviors. Traditionally, these birds construct their nests using ...
The Atlantic

The ‘You Can’t Fire Me—I Quit’ Presidency

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KCCI Des Moines

Tensions rise after Atlantic school board cancels meeting amid allegations against staff member

HISTORIC CITY HALL. KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW. A SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE ATLANTIC SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS A STAFF MEMBER’S RESIGNATION WAS CANCELED BEFORE IT BEGAN. INSTEAD, IT TURNED INTO A ...
a-z-animals

Puffins May Be Using Sticks Like Tools in Surprising New Behavior

Atlantic puffins spend a surprising amount of time on two very domestic problems: keeping their feathers preened and making their nest comfortable. While these may seem like normal bird activities, ...
The New York Times

Collins Took Credit for ICE Leaving Maine. Her Democratic Opponents Pounced.

Political maneuvering by the Democrats hoping to unseat Senator Susan Collins shifted into high gear with the news that ICE had ended its surge there. By Jenna Russell Political maneuvering by ...
CNN

6 people presumed dead in Maine plane crash, Bangor airport says

All six people on a Paris-bound private jet that crashed in Bangor, Maine, while attempting to depart in a snowstorm on Sunday are presumed dead, airport officials said. A preliminary report from the ...
The New York Times

Private Jet Crashes at Maine Airport, Killing 6

A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff Sunday at the Bangor airport, officials said. By Murray CarpenterAlexandra E. Petri and Victor Mather Murray Carpenter reported from Bangor, Maine, ...