The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Jeopardizing environmental assets makes no economic sense
Aquaculture and brownfield redevelopment are among the state’s pluses that cuts could harm.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A short history of the Maine Aqua Ventus project
The 2009 law that designated the site off Monhegan includes a test period of up to 20 years, two turbines with a maximum capacity of 25 megawatts and a transmission cable to the mainland.
Posted inMaine, News
Deeper EPA cuts pose a particular menace to Maine
Critics say both the environment and the economy would be hard hit by losses in funding for Superfund sites and water quality monitoring.
Posted inBusiness
Students see promise in careers in the business of sustainability
College of the Atlantic and Unity College are preparing graduates for a range of environment-related careers.
Posted inFood & Dining
Freeport resident Barton Seaver wins prestigious cookbook award
Seaver won in the “Food Matters” category of the International Association of Culinary Professionals competition.
Posted inMeet, Source
Linda Woodard doesn’t want anyone to be afraid of science
The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center director is doing her part to dispense with fear.
Posted inMaine, News
Trump’s proposed EPA cuts would damage Maine’s environment and economy, critics fear
Sen. King calls the cuts ‘deeply troubling’ while Rep. Pingree says they’ll hurt Maine business.
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Dan Devereaux watches over the waters in Brunswick
An innate curiosity about nature has made the marine warden an advocate for aquaculture.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Source
Mainers may be landing fewer fish, so let’s make them better fish, a Brit advises
UK fisherman Chris Bean talks with local fishermen about how to improve the quality of their catch