Maine Climate Council says it’s ‘not all doom and gloom’ amid concerns about federal cuts

The council working to achieve state goals to reduce climate change emissions says it is still on track despite some funding disruptions.

Booking Maine’s most sought-after campsites is a competitive sport

Reservations for this summer have opened at many popular campgrounds, and some are filling up fast.

With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads

A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.

Camping reservations opening day set for Feb. 3

5 self-guided First Day Hikes at Maine State Parks

Also offered are four guided tours and two virtual events.

$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine

Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.

Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others

The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.

Maine agriculture commissioner named vice president of national association

Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

State foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’

Maine's leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. 

Updated health advisory on bacteria affecting juvenile pigs raises concerns

Durham rancher says he's concerned about the source of the bacteria and what the state is going to do moving forward.