And while many vacationers travel here to catch sight of moose and puffins, whale watching is a popular activity in Maine, too. A guided tour will put you in the hands of an experienced local who ...

A rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear, ...

The team was exploring the Gulf of Maine on Nov. 5 when they caught a glimpse of Pediddle, a North Atlantic right whale, and her 10-month-old calf, the aquarium said in a Nov. 16 news release.