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On Wednesday, early in the morning, Cody Scott of West Point and his brother-in-law Wade Tuttle battled a 770-pound bluefin tuna in Casco Bay + dedicated the catch to honor Cody’s late brother Tanner.
The fish is now in the buyers market with pricing expected in three to four weeks.
Community
Fishermen Cody Scott from West Point and Wade Tuttle from Richmond hooked a 770-pound bluefin tuna in Casco Bay on Wednesday at 5:45 a.m. — they dedicated the catch to honor Cody’s late brother Tanner, and price details will be announced in coming weeks.
Finance
A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Gary's Quick Stop in Richmond was the most valuable ticket in Wednesday’s drawing (one of eight such tickets statewide alongside two $100,000 tickets), leaving a $68 million jackpot for Saturday.
Economy
A 2023 report shows roughly two-thirds of Maine potatoes end up in processed foods, citing USDA data.
This summer, the Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co. opened its new Limestone plant, and harvests in 2025 reached 1.74 billion pounds valued at $257.3 million.
Community
UMaine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center received $4M in federal funding to build a nine-home neighborhood for people experiencing homelessness in Bangor, using wood sawmill waste to endure harsh Maine winters (Sen. Susan Collins backed the project as a potential model statewide).
Education
Ferris, the registered therapy cat, helps young readers build confidence at the South Portland Public Library during hour-long sessions that allow four children to read aloud and pet him.
The cat has helped children for nearly two years and is also known for comforting patients with Hospice of Southern Maine.
Crime
Immigration agents detained a Cambodian man at Veranda Asian Market in Woodfords Corner Tuesday morning — Khmer Maine is working with his family to pursue transparency regarding his case.
Economy
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed plans to launch an 85-megawatt battery project in Lincoln that is set to power 65,000 homes (and create over 400 local jobs) with construction beginning in 2028.
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