As local and national governments move to tax — or ban — to-go cups, Starbucks and Dunkin’ race to find an alternative.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Avian Haven plays critical role in rehab of injured birds
Since 1999, the nonprofit in Freedom has treated more than 26,000 birds, many of them victims of cats and collisions.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Paper or plastic? The answer’s not as clear as you think.
As Maine lawmakers debate a ban on single-use plastic bags, they should consider carbon emissions as well.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lead paint safety program working in Maine, research shows
More Maine homes are being tested thanks to a new, lower threshold at which lead is found in children who live there.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Is South Portland the ‘greenest’ city in Maine? It’s a leader, for sure
From building the state’s largest municipal solar array to taking on an international oil company, Maine’s fourth-largest city just might be its most environmentally active.
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The Pollinator: Jean English has quietly dedicated herself to advocating for organic growing.
The aptly named English has overseen MOFGA’s quarterly newspaper for three decades.
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Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging
Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lifestyle
Two Earth Day beers to be released Saturday in Portland
Foundation Brewing and Orono Brewing will release IPAs at an event at The Thirsty Pig. Proceeds will benefit local clean water projects.
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South Portland presses DEP officials for help monitoring emissions from oil tanks
DEP chief Gerald Reid says he’ll help the city establish an air quality monitoring program but resources are limited after eight years of ‘starvation’ under former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Statewide ban on foam food and beverage containers moves forward
The House and Senate have given preliminary approval to a bill to prohibit most restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses from using foam food and beverage containers.