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Published
January 28, 2025

A year of extremes: 2024 was Maine’s hottest on record

The year of extreme weather began with floods and ended with a drought, and set a new record high average annual temperature across the state.
Published
January 17, 2025

Climate change impacts threaten future of Maine lighthouses

The state's lighthouses are threatened by rising sea levels and intense storms – and adapting them to be more resilient is a challenge.
Published
January 15, 2025

Maine’s lighthouses added to global list of endangered heritage sites

World Monuments Watch says Maine's historic lighthouses are threatened by climate change and intensifying coastal storms, like the ones that battered some of the iconic beacons in January 2024.
Published
January 14, 2025

Coastal wetlands funding benefits Biddeford, Kennebunkport

Over $1.2 million in funding will restore and enhance freshwater and coastal wetlands in the towns.
Published
January 14, 2025

Coastal wetlands funding benefits Kennebunkport, Biddeford

Over $1.2 million in funding will restore and enhance freshwater and coastal wetlands.

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Published
January 9, 2025

Topsham hopes to adopt updated Climate Action Plan

Updates to the town's Climate Action Plan include a focus on infrastructure in preparation for rising sea levels.
Published
January 7, 2025

Gov. Mills introduces bill to respond to severe weather fueled by climate change

The proposal would establish a new state office and a grant program to help Maine residents make investments to safeguard their homes against extreme weather.
Published
January 6, 2025

Midcoast ‘bouncing forward’ a year after devastating January 2024 storms

After a year of coordinating with Midcoast residents, the Lincoln County Social Resilience Project released its final report, outlining key strategies for improving storm recovery and preparedness.
Published
January 5, 2025

How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters

As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine's ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
Published
January 5, 2025

10 climate books to add to your reading list

Move over murder mysteries and romance novels. Here are some books for climate nerds and the climate-curious alike.