NRCM working to bring Atlantic Salmon back to Sandy River
FARMINGTON — The Natural Resources Council of Maine [NRCM] is making their presence known in Franklin County as they gear
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2022 was the worst year for moose hunting in Maine
Mainers have been complaining that moose seem harder to find compared to the early days of the hunt. And they may
Read moreMaine developing PFAS safety levels for locally grown food
Preliminary research shows some crops, like potatoes and squash, could be safely grown on a contaminated farm, while others, like
Read moreRanco awarded $50K for project to develop climate resilience with Wabanaki communities
The University of Maine Office of Sponsored Research has been awarded $50,000 from Jane’s Trust Foundation for a project to
Read moreLawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine’s lakesRead More
Read moreSomerset conservation district welcomes new executive director
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce that it has hired Jennifer Zweig
Read moreAuburn conducting survey regarding future development, conservation
City staff said the Planning Board initiated the survey as it works toward recommendations regarding Auburn’s agricultural zone.Read More
Read moreControversial Winthrop quarry proposal hangs in the balance after officials delay action on key permit
The Planning Board has requested more information about a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation on Turkey Lane. Officials
Read moreKey state panel urges new rail trail between Auburn and Portland
Panel endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridorRead More
Read moreAfter nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.Read More
Read moreUMaine Extension 4-H introduces youth to environmental science concepts through algae
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club about algae and its impact
Read moreBan 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
Read moreElusive funding sought for dredging project in Portland harbor
A $32 million plan to make berthing safer for ships at low tide Read More
Read moreMexico school awarded environmental education award
Meroby Elementary School in Mexico has been awarded the 2022-23 School of the Year award by the Maine Environmental Education
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