Advocates cheer new protection for once-filthy Presumpscot River
Gov. Janet Mills signed the law banning waste discharge licenses for the Lower Presumpscot, granting researchers and activists 4 years
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Lewiston looking to delay timeline for using Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup grant
It would be the second time the city has sought an extension of the federal funds. The cleanup needs to
Read moreLand access remains top concern in National Wildlife Refuge proposal; members of public weigh in
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Concerns about land access were at the top of the list for a public meeting on a
Read moreTests show 6 York County beaches have high levels of bacteria
KENNEBUNK, Maine – Recent state testing has found that six York County beaches are contaminated with high levels of bacteria.
Read moreMaine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation
Read moreMaine has a 5-year vision for distributing $70M to farmers impacted by PFAS
A state advisory commission has approved a five-year plan for helping Maine farmers impacted by so-called forever chemicals. The plan,
Read moreUMaine researchers want to understand how PFAS are absorbed into crops
Researchers have identified locations in Maine that test high for levels of so-called forever chemicals, but the effect on food
Read moreAs browntail moths emerge, Waterville launches experiment to limit exposure
City Councilor Thomas Klepach helps the city mitigate the effects of the browntail moth and is heading up tests at
Read morePublic informational meeting on National Wildlife Refuge proposal to be held in Carrabassett Valley, July 10
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Town of Carrabassett Valley Select Board will be hosting a meeting on Monday, July 10 at
Read moreFisherman catches great white shark off Cape Elizabeth
Dan Harriman and his sternman were fishing about 600 feet off the coast of Cape Elizabeth near Richmond Island on
Read moreReynolds Forest conservation, recreation area in Sidney to grow following land donation
The Kennebec Land Trust has received a seven-acre donation of hayfields next to its 35-acre property off West River Road.Read
Read moreUSDA euthanizes 16 Canada geese in Rangeley
USDA Wildlife Service personnel lethally removed 16 geese Wednesday morning from Haley Pond in Rangeley, according to officials.Read More
Read moreThe Ecology School announces 200-acre addition to regenerative agriculture learning campus along the Saco River
SACO — The Ecology School today announced a 200-acre addition to its regenerative agriculture learning campus at River Bend Farm
Read moreBlueberries have joined green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen list
Each year, a rotating list of produce is washed, peeled or scrubbed, and then tested for 251 different pesticides. Here
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