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environment
Opinion: DEP needs to get serious about environmental justice
The potential expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill would be a good place to start.
Local condos give residents more control over how their grass grows
Anticipating a pesticide ordinance, town arborists and local condominiums make changes.
Brunswick eyes ordinance to restrict pesticides
Brunswick residents, inspired by a recent water conservation and ‘rewilding’ law, are pushing for a pesticide ordinance.
Land trust launches inaugural trail challenge
A celebration of conservation and community: For every mile hiked, paddled or biked this autumn, participants will be eligible for a monthly prize.
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
If rising sea levels threaten your garden, we’ve a few ideas on what to plant
Some plants are far more resistant to salt water than others.
$34 million Route 1 improvements in Woolwich near end
The new Pleasant Cove Bridge on Route 1 touts itself as a project for environmentalists and transportation officials.
Fishermen’s Association introduces a new era for working waterfront resilience
As federal aid from January storms rolls in, waterfront owners are left to wonder what the path to recovery looks like. Enter the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new rapid relief Go Fish! Fund.
Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism
Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.