• Published

  April 8, 2025
  

  Maine Legislature to discuss three-year halt on artificial turf installation

  The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.

• Published

  November 3, 2024
  

  Maine Board of Environmental Protection wrestles with fees for solar, wind impacts

  Fees would vary depending on how much land is impacted and whether it is high-value habitat or home to threatened or endangered species.

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  October 24, 2024
  

  Without fast EV adoption, Maine must get creative to meet emissions goals

  A state-hired consultant said the Maine Climate Council will have to turn to green hydrogen and ask its industrial sector to use more renewable energy if it can't meet its already lowered electric vehicle adoption targets by 2030.

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  September 3, 2024
  

  Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill

  The Town Council calls for 'comprehensive and immediate action' to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.

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  August 29, 2024
  

  Brunswick residents with wells face testing barriers in wake of chemical spill

  Concerned Brunswick homeowners with wells near the former air base may have to fork over hundreds of dollars for PFAS testing.

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  August 25, 2024
  

  Our View: Response to Brunswick foam spill a multifaceted failure

  The buck could not have been passed any further. An anxious public deserves better.

• Published

  July 19, 2019
  

  Cobbossee Lake herbicide treatment for Eurasian water milfoil to take place Monday

  The Department of Environmental Protection expects the treatment will eradicate invasive Eurasian water milfoil because the plant is not established in the lake.

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  July 12, 2019
  

  Cobbossee Lake to get herbicide treatment to combat Eurasian water milfoil

  Successful eradication of the invasive plant is likely because the infestation is not well established, according to Department of Environmental Protection representatives.