The New Gloucester facility will focus on creating a skilled workforce for careers that are expected to be plentiful in the next few decades, such as solar technicians.
environment
Maine lawmakers approve landmark recycling reform bill
If signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill would make private companies partly responsible for the cost of disposing of packaging waste and improving the state’s recycling system.
Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’
One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation’s strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Up, up and no way: Maine law bans release of latex balloons
Legislators back ban on release of latex balloons in Maine in bid to protect wildlife and prevent litter.
Our View: Data center brings Millinocket into information economy
The same attributes that made the site valuable a century ago still appeal today.
Conservation groups set to sue major hydro plant owner over Kennebec dam operations
Four groups say Brookfield Renewable is killing salmon in violation of the Endangered Species Act, intensifying the battle over fish access to the Kennebec and Sandy rivers.
Japanese knotweed is often vilified, but among its uses? You can eat it
Foragers say the sprouts of the invasive plant can be treated like asparagus or rhubarb.
He’s been asking Walmart to pick up its trash for 3 years. But when he did it himself, Walmart called the police.
Tony Bennett said he’s asked managers for three years to clean up garbage to keep it out of the Androscoggin River.
Maine Voices: We must seize the chance to protect our environmental rights
Urge your legislators to pass the proposed Pine Tree Amendment, which would provide a legal basis to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
The plane went from Paris to Montreal using 16% sustainable fuel.