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Business, Maine, News

First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years

by Penelope Overton February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

But the temperatures and snowfall aren’t breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.

Business, Maine, News

Protesters at State House want big oil to pay for Maine climate damages

by Penelope Overton January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Environmental groups lobby in support of a proposed climate superfund bill.

Business, Maine, News

Maine approves new pesticides with forever chemicals

by Penelope Overton January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

The Board of Pesticide Control approved products that contain ingredients Maine will ban in 2032, arguing federal regulators consider them to be safe.

Business, Maine, New England, News

NECEC power line to begin commercial operations Friday

by Daniel Kool January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

The 145-mile line, which became a political flashpoint, is set to bring electricity from Canada to the New England grid via northwestern Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water

by Penelope Overton January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment

by Riley Board and Penelope Overton January 12, 2026January 17, 2026

A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.

Maine, News, Outdoors

What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?

by Chris D’Angelo The Maine Monitor January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.