Maine Wildlife warns of invasive Zebra Mussels threat
It’s a warning from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: An invasive species has become an emerging threat
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Maine to prohibit the sale of fluorescent light bulbs because they contain mercury
Following national ban on incandescent bulbs, seven state phase out fluorescents Read More
Read moreMaine supporters of a right to a clean environment encouraged by Montana ruling
Efforts to add the Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution are now being led by youth groups.Read More
Read more3 Maine companies hit with environmental penalties
State and federal environmental regulators have issued fines against three prominent Maine companies, settling separate cases involving potentially damaging chemicals
Read moreBlack and blue! Unique lobster caught off Maine coast
Maine waters have produced a lot of color this year Read More
Read moreMore Eurasian milfoil found near island on Cobbossee Lake
The recent discovery comes months after Maine legislators passed a law requiring the cleaning, draining and drying of boats to
Read moreState officials reviewing Lake Auburn watershed boundary line
Local officials believe the recommended line will be conservative, but the decision will have implications for proposed housing development on
Read moreHigh levels of E. coli found in midcoast Maine lake
Damariscotta Lake has dangerously high levels of E.coli bacteria, so swim at your own risk. A test on Aug. 4
Read moreMaineCF grants available for land conservation, access
The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect
Read moreGiant sunfish spotted off of Maine coast
Off the coast of Harpswell, a group of teenagers got a huge shock when they looked over the side of
Read moreMaine regulators move to ban PFAS in food packaging
Maine environmental regulators are moving forward with plans to ban the sale of food packaging made with “forever chemicals,” joining
Read more1st prosecutions issued against illegal rockweed harvesters
The Maine Marine Patrol is bringing charges against four individuals in connection with alleged illegal rockweed harvesting in Washington County,
Read moreEnvironmentalists call public comment process for offshore wind port a charade
Environmentalists are decrying a year-long process meant to gather public feedback on where to build a deepwater offshore wind port, calling
Read moreEnvironmentalists criticize public feedback process for deciding future site of port for offshore wind industry
Maine officials are accused of long favoring Sears Island, the largest undeveloped island in Penobscot Bay, as the future site
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