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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
PFAS found in almost 1,000 Maine products, so far
From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Maine DEP highlights decades-old program for oil cleanup
Maine homeowners and businesses can access Department of Environmental Protection services to mitigate oil spills and systems at risk of leaking, state officials say.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits
The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Maine forestry companies granted state funds despite environmental violations
ND Paper Inc. and T&D Wood Energy LLC, announced in December as recipients for hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grant money, have been cited multiple times over the past several years.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2023
State environmental officials assess Litchfield fatal plane crash site for lingering environmental impacts
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is testing soil samples from the crash site to determine if additional environmental cleanup is needed.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Your Land: Mare Brook work begins
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate
More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Maine sludge crisis is over – for 2 years, at least
A temporary compromise reached by lawmakers means Maine communities are once again burying sewage sludge in the state-owned landfill at Juniper Ridge near Old Town, and don't have to pay extra to haul the waste to New Brunswick, Canada.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Letter to the editor: Maine must adopt stronger clean-car standards
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Fluorescent lightbulbs, which contain mercury, are on their way out in Maine
Starting in 2026, sales of new fluorescent bulbs will be banned – though many stores already have removed the ones that used to be in wide household use. The replacements are LEDs, which are more efficient and don't contain mercury.
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