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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee
The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Maine’s plan to protect whales falls short, regulators say, raising prospect of federal rules
The National Marine Fisheries Service says the state's proposal to keep endangered right whales from getting entangled in lobstering gear doesn't go far enough.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
Environmental regulators say Oakland scrap metal firm violated clean water laws
Stormwater from the Oakland facility, “flows into two streams that are tributaries to Messalonskee Stream,” regulators said.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2020
Maine Gardener: If you can’t beat invasives in toto, beat them in part
Gardeners and wildlands managers, don't give up if you can't eradicate invasive plants. Even slowing their spread is helpful.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Maine on target to meet near-term greenhouse gas emissions goals
New estimates of how much carbon Maine forests store indicate that achieving carbon neutrality will be easier than hitting Gov. Mills’ robust emissions targets for 2050.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
Sounds of extinct species call to listeners
Musician and sound artist Steve Norton brings his sound installation to Maine Audubon. Tragically, it's the only way you will ever hear these vanished birds and amphibians.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
Committee endorses 40% fee increase on wastewater discharge permits
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said the fee increase is necessary to prevent a looming shortfall in the program that enforces state and federal water quality laws.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2020
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine shoppers to avoid single-use plastic
L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
CMP spends $2.2 million on campaign to boost support for transmission corridor
Central Maine Power Co. spent money in the fall on television and social media ads, political consultants, polling and opposition research, according to a campaign finance report filed Wednesday.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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