House Republicans rebuff move by Golden to block offshore wind in Gulf of Maine lobster area
Golden tried to amend 2024 appropriations legislation for the Department of Interior to bar wind development in what’s known as
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Strong Public Library to host ‘Science of Seaweed’ classes in November
STRONG – The Strong Public Library is pleased to host four classes on the science of seaweed, taught by the
Read moreGetting serious about viticulture in Maine; it may not be too cold a climate for good wine
WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds planted vines, hired a winemaker, invested heavily in infrastructure and the effort is beginning to bear
Read moreEel guts, salmon blood: Maine companies look to make the most of fish waste
Converting waste from salmon, eel and other marine species into consumer and biomedical products has opened a new and lucrative
Read moreMaine adds 8 species to state’s endangered and threatened list
Four species were added to the list because they are endangered or threatened by environmental impacts of climate change.Read More
Read moreUMF Public Forum features Dr. Patti Bailie on Nature Based Education, Nov 15
FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce its next Public Forum event featuring Dr. Patti
Read moreLobstermen Vow Lawsuit If Feds Expand Restricted Fishing Zone Over Right Whale
The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may become the subject of yet another lawsuit if it moves forward
Read moreCollins, King introduce bill to monitor mountain snowpack across Maine
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have introduced legislation to help monitor mountain snowpack across Maine.
Read moreYork Sewer District files lawsuit over chemical contamination in wastewater
A lawsuit has been filed against multiple manufacturers of polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) on behalf of the York Sewer District. Read
Read moreVolunteers conduct invasive plant patrols in Rangeley Lakes Region
RANGELEY – Since 1998, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) has coordinated the Headwaters Lake Protection Program, which oversees water
Read moreScientists release annual endangered North Atlantic right whale population estimate
After years of continued decline, the North Atlantic right whale population may be beginning to level off, though scientists emphasize
Read moreLynx spotted on Maine game camera
Allie Ladd’s game camera caught quiet a sight! Read More
Read moreState hears opposition to mining proposal in Katahdin region
More than 50 people spoke at a Land Use Planning Commission hearing and nearly all were opposed to Wolfden Mtn.
Read moreHow does that happen? Unusual double rainbow spotted over Maine
An expert weighs in on how the rainbows formed Read More
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