Supreme Court limits regulation of some US wetlands, making it easier to develop and destroy them
The Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, weakening a bedrock environmental law
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Portland tries new approach to secure funding for long-overdue dredging project
PORTLAND, Maine — The city, its neighbor across the Fore River and a coalition of private interests have tried and failed
Read moreKennebec Water District issues ‘do not drink’ order after Waterville fire
District officials say firefighting foam made it into the water system on Elm Street Read More
Read moreVolunteers work to protect Thompson Lake from erosion
Runoff of phosphorus and other sediments can affect quality of lake water causing algae blooms. Read More
Read moreMaine cities and towns embracing ‘No Mow May’
Scarborough is among the latest to promote giving mowers the month off to help pollinators.Read More
Read moreResidents near Cutler Navy base struggle with ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Many living near the base are receiving bottled water from the government.Read More
Read moreTrees provide more than shade, city park ranger says at tree hugging event
Trees release compounds that can make humans healthier – even promoting the growth of cancer fighting cells, according to Portland
Read moreLawmakers hear competing offshore wind proposals
One bill lays out a detailed state path to promote floating offshore wind that will help Maine meet its climate
Read moreGreat Pond Mountain Conservation Trust is the 2023 Outstanding Tree Farmer
The Maine Tree Farm Program is very pleased to announce that the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, of Orland and
Read moreCounty commissioners vote against possible National Wildlife Refuge in Maine High Peaks
FARMINGTON – This week, the Franklin County Commissioners voted ‘not in favor’ of a Federal Wildlife Refuge in the Franklin
Read morePublic session on proposed wildlife refuge to take place in Farmington
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified a study area of 200,000 acres.Read More
Read moreCause of Juniper Ridge Landfill fire may never be known, Maine DEP says
The cause of Monday night’s fire at the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town may never be identified, according
Read moreThe flower that saved a northern Maine community is no longer endangered
Almost a half-century after its endangered species status helped save a tiny northern Maine community, the furbish lousewort plant has
Read moreAs concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead
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