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Maine department of environmental protection

Published
February 20, 2024

Forever chemicals in landfills threaten groundwater, streams and rivers

There is no evidence the pollutant-laden wastewater that forms when rain trickles through a landfill is escaping from the holding tanks, ponds or lagoons where it is stored, but then again, no one is looking.
Published
February 5, 2024

Maine may join rest of New England in banning food scraps from landfills

Supporters want lawmakers to do something about rotting food waste, which produces dangerous levels of methane gas. But critics of the proposal say a ban would be too costly for the state and businesses.
Published
February 4, 2024

Maine DEP moves to fast-track recovery permits after destructive winter storms

Lawmakers hope to ease some environmental regulations so people can build more durable infrastructure and recover more quickly after January's storms.
Published
January 11, 2024

Pittston selectman roasted for letting ‘hysterical’ man into prohibited area to fish

Jean Ambrose could face repercussions for letting the resident into the town's RiverWalk property after the Select Board voted in October to close it due to a potentially dangerous leak.
Published
January 3, 2024

PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far

From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.

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Published
January 3, 2024

Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup

Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
Published
September 26, 2023

Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits

The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.
Published
September 3, 2023

Maine forestry companies granted state funds despite environmental violations

ND Paper Inc. and T&D Wood Energy LLC, announced in December as recipients for hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grant money, have been cited multiple times over the past several years.
Published
August 31, 2023

State environmental officials assess Litchfield fatal plane crash site for lingering environmental impacts

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is testing soil samples from the crash site to determine if additional environmental cleanup is needed.
Published
August 17, 2023

Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.