After consulting with scientists, the Collaborative for Bioregional Action Learning and Transformation turns to artists, musicians, philosophers and poets to bolster seagrass recovery efforts.
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Group calls for removal or redesign of Brunswick, Topsham dam
The newly formed coalition “Free the Andro” aims to open water flows between the Androscoggin River and the ocean.
‘A Sand County Almanac’ remains an environmental classic at 75
Aldo Leopold’s book is a landmark of both nature writing and American philosophical thought.
Arrowsic residents celebrate new public water access
In the spirit of gratitude, residents reflect on the opening of Packard Landing, a ‘town gift’ delivered in 2024.
Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
Bristol residents take a stand for clammers with conservation donation
Despite controversy over public use of Maine’s intertidal areas, Bristol shellfish harvesters gain “forever” access to clam flats on the east shore of John’s Bay.
How recording Yellowstone wolves’ howls could help save them
Learning more about how wolves communicate from a young age can shed light on pack dynamics that wildlife managers can use to better track and protect the species.
In The Know: $6M land bond proposed in November election
The Scarborough election on Nov. 5 will include a $6 million land bond request on the local ballot. The measure was approved in the Sept. 4 Town Council meeting along with a written explanation and recommendation by the council to be included on the ballot question. The land bond question was first requested to be […]
Auburn’s Life Forest Whistle Ridge is a place of rest
Remains of lost relative found in an Oregon hospital among the cremains of 3,600 other patients has found a final resting place in Maine.
Trout Unlimited to host free day of all things fishing in Brunswick
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a free day of all things trout, fishing, community and conservation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine St. The “Trout on the Mall” day will include fundraising to help send a young person to TU Maine’s […]