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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Augusta officials consider limiting city’s plantings to ‘natives’ only
The Augusta Conservation Commission is advocating for the removal, including with the use of pesticides, of invasive plants.
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PublishedJune 23, 2024
As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
In Camden, a story of wealthy neighbors, ocean views and over $1.7 million in fines
An unusual case in Midcoast Maine, which involves feuding landowners and a town-owned beach, is still unfolding. It all started with a pesticide.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
The federal government tightens rules around pesticide applications
But they don't go far enough, as homeowners probably won't read them. It's the plants and animals in your garden that will suffer.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Hallowell to form working group to hash out details of restrictions on synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
Three council members and four residents will be part of the group that will discuss how to best regulate the products as development in the city increases.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2023
PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say
Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2022
Maine Gardener: A new tactic being considered to combat the spotted wing drosophila
The pest destroys as much as 30 percent of Maine's blueberry crop annually.
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