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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher than what the EPA considers safe.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2024
Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with Maine Library Association
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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
Maine organic farming group sues EPA over forever chemicals
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association created a PFAS Emergency Relief Fund in 2022 that has handed out more than $1.5 million in assistance to more than 50 Maine farmers impacted by forever chemical contamination.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2024
Maine to receive up to $72 million for more heat pumps in federal program for 5 New England states
The goal is for heat pumps to reach at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
Rip currents are on the rise in Maine, along with swimmers in distress
Packing high winds and high seas, last winter's wallop completely remodeled the underwater topography of the surf zone – leading to dozens of beach rescues this summer.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
Organizations work to keep conservation lands connected to save species
In 2002, Midcoast land trusts teamed up to save wildlife habitats. Decades and thousands of acres later, the acquisition process has changed to reflect the growing need for local housing.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2024
Pest predictor i-Tree will help identify harmful nonnative insects
With invader insect numbers rising in Maine, the tool can help protect the native trees.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
Midcoast scientists team up to save marsh habitats
Rising sea levels bring tides that threaten coastal birds' extinction. Maine scientists have teamed up to create more resilient marsh systems, and the Midcoast is spearheading the movement.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
What Maine can learn from Wabanaki environmental wisdom
Science is designed to be indifferent to values, but Indigenous knowledge seeks to reinsert them.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
Shop offering sustainable products from local vendors to open Tuesday in downtown Oakland
Neecko Dugas' business, My Boho Life at 58 Main St., is also expected to offer classes on a variety of topics, including wellness, reflexology and reiki.
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