The proposal calls for rezoning 374 acres of land about 20 miles east of Katahdin to create a metallic mineral mine at Pickett Mountain.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Businesses seek changes in Maine’s first-in-the-nation PFAS ban
Critics of the ban say it is unworkable and could cost the state major employers if enforced as is.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Are you considering a switch from gas to induction? Here are some tips
Gas stoves have come under criticism for their impact on the environment and people’s health. Can we induce you to change?
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Plants are learning how to self-pollinate – and that’s not good
Pansies have figured out how as a response to the dire drop in pollinator numbers, but self-pollination produces weaker plants.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s sea stars: Down but not out
The species once known as starfish is threatened by the speed of climate change, but is attempting to adapt to stave off local extinction.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s first giant battery project set for construction in Gorham
Goals to reduce the use of fossil fuels won’t be able to get far without help from energy storage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
‘When the Island Had Fish’ is a portrait of Vinalhaven through its most prominent industry
Writer Janna Malamud Smith draws from historical records and interviews with contemporary fishermen to depict the fishing community of Vinalhaven, from bounteous ocean to ‘fished out.’
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Sorta, kinda gardening resolutions for the new year
Don’t sweat the small stuff, columnist Tom Atwell vows to himself, but do play a part in fixing the big, ominous environmental picture.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: A landmark climate resolution is what Maine needs to ring in 2024
The right climate restoration resolution will recognize Maine’s environmental obligations and make climate safety a priority for our state.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Pollute less, profit more: How Maine industry is rewarded for cutting down emissions and wastewater
A state tax exemption benefits industrial companies for cutting down on pollution but also draws millions of dollars away from small-town tax revenue, and never expires.