Vast majority of PFAS tests at Lewiston, Auburn sites show water is safe
State testing for PFAS chemicals so far in Lewiston and Auburn has shown all but one site below the standard
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UMF professor and team of forest scientists receive NASA grant to study drought resilience in western forests
FARMINGTON – Dr. Andrew Barton, professor of biology at the University of Maine at Farmington, and a team of five
Read moreDesign funds allotted for 2 wastewater treatment plant projects in Bethel
Bethel’s wastewater treatment plan delays could cost the town 5M to correct faulty infrastructureRead More
Read morePortland mayor urges lawmakers to leave Portland Harbor dredging allocation alone
Gov. Mills’ budget proposal calls for reallocating the $10 million in state funds for the dredging project to the Small
Read moreLewiston officials say Auburn’s plans to safeguard the quality of Lake Auburn don’t hold water
‘This is another attempt proclaiming protection of the lake while actually pushing a hidden agenda,’ said Kevin Gagne, Lewiston’s deputy
Read moreSeal lost on shore receives care at Marine Mammals of Maine
The young seal was spotted exploring a Cape Elizabeth neighborhood multiple times. Read More
Read moreMaine would buy offshore wind power in huge quantities under proposed law
New legislation would require the Public Utilities Commission to procure enough electricity from offshore wind farms to power 980,000 homes.Read
Read moreCities seek millions to help pay for dredging around Portland, South Portland waterfronts
The pending application is the fourth attempt by the cities to obtain the federal funds needed to clean up silt
Read moreGroup hopes new video will help finally get Portland Harbor dredged
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Saturday afternoon’s low tide was lower than most, the new moon leaving a vast, goey mudflat
Read moreGroup of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and
Read moreAdditional 1,000 sites in Maine to be tested for PFAS contamination
State environmental regulators say they’ve identified more than 1,000 sites in Maine that need to be tested for PFAS contamination.
Read moreCanadian company files new permit for proposed Katahdin-area mine
PATTEN, Maine – A Canadian mining company has submitted its second rezoning application for a precious metals mine near Mt.
Read moreBureau of Ocean Energy Management holds a public feedback session on Gulf of Maine wind energy plans
The federal government is reviewing plans for the nation’s first floating wind energy research array Read More
Read moreWatch this family of Canada lynx stroll through a Maine front yard
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