invasive species
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Discovery of tree-killing beetle in Portland prompts quarantine in 13 communities
The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive insects in the country, had previously been found in small pockets in Aroostook and York counties.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2019
Portland grants Cushing Island group first waiver from new pesticide ban
Seasonal residents of the private island in Casco Bay had requested permission to selectively use the chemical Roundup to try to control invasive plants.
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PublishedJune 21, 2019
7 Lakes Alliance works to remove, prevent spread of milfoil on Great Pond
Property values, recreation opportunity, ecology, biodiversity at risk if invasive plant spreads.