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Maine Voices: State could magnify its allure by removing more dams from its rivers

by By John Waldman SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Losing a bit of hydropower in order to allow fish migrations and boost outdoor tourism is easily worth the trade-off.

The frogbit was found in Cobbossee Lake, where another invasive species, Eurasian water milfoil, was discovered recently.

by Wayne Olson Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

Unlike state agencies, the regulatory groups handle complex matters with little guidance on how to do so.

by Kristen Millares Young Special to the Washington Post August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Marijuana packaging and other waste is putting the state’s environmentalist credentials to the test.

It all starts with the search for eggs.

Many residents have reported sightings in what seems like a banner year for the butterflies, but is it a sign of recovery?

by Christine Burns Rudalevige August 12, 2018May 15, 2026

Managing the process helps environmentally friendly cooks avoid pouring pints of used marinade down the drain.

Run to the store and pick up some bugbane.

by Tom Atwell August 12, 2018August 14, 2018

‘Native Plants for New England Gardens’ is timely for pollinators and for you.

For this one, you don’t even need a boat.