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climate change
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.
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.
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.
Coastal wetlands funding benefits Biddeford, Kennebunkport
Over $1.2 million in funding will restore and enhance freshwater and coastal wetlands in the towns.
Coastal wetlands funding benefits Kennebunkport, Biddeford
Over $1.2 million in funding will restore and enhance freshwater and coastal wetlands.
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.
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.
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.
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.