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environment

Published
August 14, 2023

Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

However, it’s up to the state Legislature to determine how to bring the policy into compliance, and that leaves slim chances for immediate change in a fossil fuel-friendly state where Republicans dominate the statehouse.
Published
August 6, 2023

Bethel land trust connecting people with their own backyards

The Mahoosuc Land Trust is using gardening as a way to encourage conservationism.
Published
July 23, 2023

Commentary: Yacht-busting orcas and board-stealing otters? The Earth is angry.

It’s starting to feel as if the animal kingdom is over us. Not that we can blame them.
Published
July 20, 2023

Environmentalists petition state to adopt stronger clean vehicle standards

The proposed regulations would require vehicle manufacturers to increase sales of new electric vehicles in Maine.
Published
July 16, 2023

York could soon become a frontrunner in banning all plastic utensils

The town Select Board is scheduled to consider whether to put a proposal to ban all single-use plastic utensils, containers, cups and straws on a November ballot.

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Published
July 13, 2023

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 to form a long-term plan to preserve the river's health.
Published
July 2, 2023

Salmon and peas on the Fourth: A New England tradition revisited

Though river dams have decimated Maine's Atlantic salmon population, the customary meal lives on with some. Our recipes make it easy for you to give a nod to the classic pairing at your own Fourth festivities.
Published
June 29, 2023

Hummingbirds: Flying avian gems
Published
June 18, 2023

Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months

But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
Published
June 18, 2023

‘Fire Weather’ is a gripping narrative and a loud wake-up call

John Vaillant's new book recounts a Canadian wildfire in 2016 that was nicknamed "the beast."