The proposal would establish a new state office and a grant program to help Maine residents make investments to safeguard their homes against extreme weather.
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Posted inLocal & State
Lincoln County ‘bouncing forward’ a year after devastating January 2024 storms
After a year of coordinating with Midcoast residents, the Lincoln County Social Resilience Project released its final report, outlining key strategies for improving storm recovery and preparedness.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters
As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine’s ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State
What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine’s future.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine must confront old challenges in the new year
We have to do more than hope for progress on solutions to our most vexing issues.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whales number less than 400, and the species faces existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships.
Posted inNation & World
Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates, new study reveals
Preliminary data also shows signs that some buildings along the coasts of Broward and Palm Beach are sinking, too.
Posted inNation & World, News
Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year for an opinion on ‘the obligations of States in respect of climate change.’
Posted inTimes Record
Gulf of Maine warming research resumes with NASA support
As Bigelow Laboratory’s Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series approaches its 25th year, NASA awarded the program funding to continue regular cruises on the R/V Bowditch. Here’s what to expect.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine sues energy companies, saying they failed to warn about climate change
Attorney General Aaron Frey said he intends to hold the companies accountable for concealing knowledge about the consequences of fossil fuels.