Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.
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A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle
The member states were supposed to give final approval to the biodiversity bill on Monday. But farmers’ protests of new environmental laws changed minds.
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Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?
So far, efforts to create a viable syrup industry in southern Jersey ‘have been very sweet,’ says the director of the university project.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel and Sun Journal win New England recognition for ‘Homeless in Maine’ project
Awards included investigative reporting, solutions journalism and newsroom collaboration.
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Boeing CEO to resign as manufacturing issues plague storied plane maker
David Calhoun’s departure at the end of the year is part of a broad management shakeup at Boeing.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Where have all the mussels gone?
The wild blue mussel population on the Maine coast has dropped 60% since the 1970s. Experts believe warming waters and increased predation are to blame.
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Linda L. Bean, Maine businesswoman and granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder, dies at 82
The St. George resident, a granddaughter of L.L Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean, was 82.
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High Peaks Alliance hires director of engagement
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance recently announced the addition of Amanda Laliberte as its new director of engagement. In this new capacity, Laliberte will create awareness of HPA’s ongoing projects, promote membership and serve as liaison between the community and HPA. Her goal is to foster a sense of ownership and commitment among individuals […]
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David Scammon is first BEE award recipient at Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — David Scammon recently received the BEE Award (Be Exceptional Every Day) at Franklin Memorial Hospital in recognition of his exceptional non-nursing care. A nutrition representative, Scammon was nominated by two colleagues, Susan Loughrey, MA CCC-SLP, the director of Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, and Emily Clemens, RN, a nurse on the Med/Surg unit. […]
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Central Maine Power names new senior director of electric operations
AUGUSTA — Kerri Therriault, who has held various leadership roles at Central Maine Power, most recently as senior director of electric operations, retired from her position at the beginning of March after spearheading teams at CMP since fall 2001. Replacing her in the role of senior director of electric operations, the second-highest leadership position in […]