The eels take about seven months to two years to reach full size in a facility, compared to between five and 30 years in the wild.
Money & Business
DEP says developer of Washington County project built cabins without permits
Inspectors found the Worcester Holdings company built several dozen cabins, a restaurant, roads and parking areas without obtaining necessary permits.
Amid drought, Poland Spring wants to extract more water in Hollis
Some residents oppose the bottling giant’s proposal to double its withdrawal from 30 million gallons of water a year to 60 million.
What the Inflation Reduction Act means for Maine
For Mainers, the tax credits and rebates associated with home efficiency upgrades could make some of the biggest difference.
Mills outraises LePage in latest campaign donation period
The Monitor’s data visualization provides a deeper look at the donations to the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger.
Examining poverty levels in Maine by county
Comparing the percentage of Maine residents in each county living below the poverty level as of 2020.
Measuring the impact of The Monitor’s reporting so far in 2022
Today, our reporters take a look back at their most important stories from the first half of 2022.
These are the highest paid state of Maine employees
The highest paid made $320,000, and there were 10 employees who made more than $200,000.
These are the highest paid University of Maine System employees
The Maine Monitor has compiled the salaries of University of Maine employees for 2021, which includes more than 400 employees earning more than $100,000.
Small town faces huge decision: Take on oversight of proposed $1 billion park or not
An unusual law passed by the Legislature would place the fate of a project backed by the Worcester family in the hands of Columbia Falls, population 476.
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