Rare 1-in-100-million ‘ghost’ lobster named Casper informs DNA research at University of New England

"Casper", the ghost lobster, at University of New England

Rare white lobster will join first-of-its-kind study exploring the genetic basis of unusual lobster coloration

Animals like Casper capture people’s attention because they are so rare and beautiful. But, for us, they also provide an amazing opportunity to ask fundamental biological questions.”

— Markus Frederich, Ph.D., professor of marine sciences at UNE

BIDDEFORD, ME, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A rare white lobster estimated to occur in just 1 in 100 million such animals has arrived at the University of New England in Maine, where it

Governor Mills Holds Bilateral Meetings with Montenegro’s Top Leaders

Governor Mills and Major General Dunn have dinner with Maine National Guardsmen currently in Montenegro for training exercise

Podgorica, MONTENEGRO – On the first full day of their visit to Montenegro in commemoration of the 20thAnniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard Partnership, Governor Janet Mills and Major General Diane Dunn held bilateral talks with President Jakov Milatović, Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović, and Defense Minister Dragan Krapović. 

Governor Mills, Major General Dunn, and the Montenegrin officials discussed defense

Cornerstones of Maine Hosts Advanced ERP Training for OCD Treatment, Bringing Together Regional Clinical Leaders

Clinical Directors from Cornerstones of Maine completed a two-day, 12-CE training in Exposure and Response Prevention, hosted at their Biddeford campus.

Investing in training like this keeps our clinical team's skills sharp and directly benefits the young adults and families we serve,”

— Beth Caron, LCSW, CCS, Clinical Director at the Residential program

BIDDEFORD, ME, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cornerstones of Maine recently hosted a two-day continuing education training focused on Exposure and Response

Sea Dogs Sweep Eastern League Weekly Awards

Godbout earns Eastern League Player of the Week and

Mullins Pitcher of the Week honors

Portland, Maine- Portland Sea Dogs shortstop Henry Godbout has been selected as the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of August 31st through September 6th and Sea Dogs lefty Hayden Mullins as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.

Godbout hit .455 (10-for-22) in five games during the week with five runs scored, four home

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Governor Mills Honors Maine People Lost and Embraces Lives Saved

As overdose deaths continue to decline in Maine, Governor urges sustained commitment to fighting substance use

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day: 

"On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost to the scourge of addiction and recommit to being relentless in the fight against substance use disorder. While we have seen overdose deaths drop in recent years, we know that each death is one too