The Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium is aimed at sharing the latest science on ocean acidification and rising sea levels and ocean temperatures.
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Maine Voices: Western Maine power line needed to fight climate change
Bringing Canadian hydro power into New England is what we need to replace aging nuclear power plant.
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Maine Voices: Our state should embrace overdose prevention sites as the evidence-based step they are
A federal judge recently ruled that they’re not illegal, and data show that they save money, save lives and serve as a bridge into treatment.
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Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message
While Congress comes up with almost $900,000 to assist asylum seekers in Maine, the president is slamming the door.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New law and Gov. Mills’ energy goals set off solar-farm land rush
Now that friendly policies are in place, developers are jockeying for access to Maine’s grid to build community solar projects.
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Our View: Maine leads on response to climate change
A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.
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Maine Compass: Our state should lead the way on opening up primaries to all voters
The current system gives presidential nomination power to the parties and takes it away from the people.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine governor has granted 2 pardons to noncitizens
The state had received more than 80 petitions for executive clemency as of August, and Gov. Janet Mills had granted four pardons by the end of that month.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take?
For this richly forested state, it may not take much beyond previously announced greenhouse gas cuts.
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Gov. Mills launches Maine Climate Council with a call to action
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy praises Maine’s effort, and notes, ‘Nothing innovative starts at the federal level.’