In an interview with The Times Record, Maulian Bryant outlines plans for the Wabanaki Alliance — “the time for reclamation is now,” and “as the tribal communities rise, we all rise.”
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PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms
The state’s ambitious multiyear investigation into PFAS contamination from sludge-based fertilizer is not yet halfway done, but costs are mounting as new federal protections arise from mounting scientific evidence of potential human health risks.
Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Draft findings published Tuesday echo what Maine has been saying since 2022, when it became the first state to ban the use of sludge as fertilizer because of high concentrations of harmful PFAS.
Behind the scenes of company that makes PFAS testing kits used in Brunswick
An in-depth look at Cyclopure, the Illinois-based maker of accessible PFAS testing kits.
PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking
Harmful and persistent forever chemicals that accumulate in some water bodies can be sprayed onto slopes by machine, but the extent of the risk is unknown.
Future of Brunswick recreation space in flux
Changes are on the horizon for a large swath of land in East Brunswick, and residents get to weigh in now on what will happen.
Lincoln County schools embrace nature as a classroom
From a new mud kitchen in Boothbay to romping along the snowy Sheepscot River, here’s how a few local teachers plan to enjoy the open air this year, thanks to funding from the Maine Environmental Education Association.
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.
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.
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.